| Age | 56 (age at death) |
| Birthday | 22 September, 1593 |
| Died | 1650 |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Nationality | Swiss |
| Occupation | Engraver |
Matthäus Merian der Ältere (or "Matthew", "the Elder", or "Sr."; 22 September 1593 – 19 June 1650) was a Swiss-born engraver who worked in Frankfurt for most of his career, where he also ran a publishing house. He was a member of the patrician Basel Merian family.
