René Magritte

René Magritte, born in 1898 in Lessines and died in 1967 in Brussels, was a Belgian painter and a leading figure in the Surrealist movement. His works, such as 'The Son of Man' and 'The Treachery of Images,' are celebrated for their thought-provoking imagery and exploration of reality and illusion. Magritte's innovative approach to art and his influence on modern thought have made him a significant figure in 20th-century painting.