Anselm Feuerbach (1829–1880) was a prominent German painter celebrated for his classical style and mythological themes. Born in Speyer, Germany, he studied in Düsseldorf, Munich, and Paris before settling in Rome, where he was profoundly influenced by Italian Renaissance art and the ideals of classical antiquity. Feuerbach became a leading figure of the German "idealistic" school of painting, favoring timeless beauty and heroic subjects over realism. His works often feature grand, serene figures from ancient mythology and history, rendered with precise composition and rich, muted tones. Among his best-known paintings are Iphigenia, Medea, and The Symposium of Plato, which showcase his fascination with the noble and the eternal. Despite his talent, Feuerbach struggled with recognition during his lifetime, overshadowed by the rising popularity of naturalism. He later became a professor at the Vienna Academy, where he influenced younger artists. After his death, his work gained greater appreciation for its spiritual depth and classical clarity. Feuerbach remains a key figure in 19th-century German art, bridging Romanticism and Neoclassicism through a unique artistic vision rooted in idealism and ancient culture.