Johann Heinrich Füssli

Johann Heinrich Füssli was a Swiss painter and draughtsman, best known for his dramatic and imaginative interpretations of mythological and supernatural themes. Active in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, he became a prominent figure in the Romantic movement, influencing generations of artists with his haunting depictions of ghosts and nightmarish scenes. Füssli's works often reflect a fascination with the uncanny and the darker aspects of the human psyche.