Joannes van Doetecum the Elder (1530 – 1605),
• Was a Dutch engraver-cartographer.
• He was born in Deventer.
• Doetecum moved to Haarlem in 1578.
• He was the father of Johannes II, Peter and Baptista, and was the brother of Lucas van Doetecum.
• With his brother he collaborated on many print series.
• He is known for his etched works after genre scenes by Pieter Bruegel the Elder and maps of various cities in the Netherlands.