Venetian musician. A viol player . Son of Ambrose Lupo. Admitted to the musicians guild in Antwerp, Belgium, in 1557. Musician in the court string consort 1563 - 1616. Joseph was one of four Lupos listed among the six violinists who played at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth in 1603 Married Laura Bassano, daughter of Alvise Bassano; amongst their children were Thomas Lupo, Sr. and Horatio Lupo.