Her grandparents immigrated from Schöppingen, Germany to Brazil and brought with them their three children, one of who was Johann Hermann, who would become Albertina's father.
He was born in 1371, the natural son of Ludolf, Lord of the principality of Ahaus, and Hadwigis of Schöppingen.
His name is derived from an altarpiece, dated to about 1470, that hangs in the parish church of Schöppingen.
The Master of the Schöppingen Altarpiece derives his name from an altarpiece that hangs in the town parish church.
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It is located approximately 10 km south-west of Steinfurt.