Background
He learned the art of engraving from his father Philip Galle.
He learned the art of engraving from his father Philip Galle.
Maertine was the daughter of Christophe Plantin. He is one of the engravers remembered in the Plantin-Moretus Museum.
Antwerp Guild of Saint Luke]
He became a member of the Guild of Saint Luke in 1595, and became deacon in 1609. Joannes Galle later became a member of the Guild of Saint Luke in 1627, and became deacon in 1638.