Henry Fuseli

Born Johann Heinrich Füssli in Zürich in 1741, Henry Fuseli was initially destined for the church, receiving a classical education alongside his close friend Johann Kaspar Lavater. However, a scandal forced him to leave Switzerland in 1761. After traveling through Germany, he arrived in England in 1765 and, following the advice of Sir Joshua Reynolds, decided to dedicate himself entirely to art. He spent eight formative years in Italy, from 1770 to 1778, where he embraced th…