Collection: Franz von Stuck

Franz Ritter von Stuck (February 23, 1863 – August 30, 1928), born Franz Stuck, was a German painter, sculptor, printmaker, and architect. Stuck was best known for his paintings of ancient mythology, receiving substantial critical acclaim with The Sin in 1892. In 1906, Stuck was awarded the Order of Merit of the Bavarian Crown and was henceforth known as Ritter von Stuck.

His formative teachers included Ludwig von Löfftz, Wilhelm Lindenschmit the Younger, and Ferdinand Barth. Notable paintings include Wilde Jagd, The Sin, and Salome. His practice spanned portrait. His style aligns with Symbolism.

He belongs to the Pre-Raphaelites & Symbolism movement, more precisely to Decadent Movement.