Background
He was born at the Bavarian capital Munich.
He was born at the Bavarian capital Munich.
He was originally a pupil of Pieter de Witte (Candito), but went to Rome when young, and spent several years there. On his return, he was called to Munich by the Elector Maximilian, who appointed him to be his principal painter, and granted him a considerable allowance. He settled down in Augsburg, and spent the rest of his years in that place, becoming burgomaster.
He died at Augsburg in 1634.
