Volckamer war Arzt, Naturforscher und Philosoph. Himmelsglobus, Zylindersonnenuhr und das Anatomiebuch von Andreas Vesalius (1514/15-1564) verweisen auf seine Gelehrsamkeit. Standessymbole waren Allongeperücke, doppelte Goldkette und Schuhschmuck.
Volckamer was a physician, scientist and philosopher. The celestial globe, cylindrical sundial and the anatomy book by Andreas Vesalius (1514/15-1564) testify to his scholarly interests. The symbols of his rank are the Allonge wig, double gold chain and shoe decoration.