Léo Schnug: A Painter Haunted by History and Marked by Artistic Vision Léo Schnug (17 February 1878, Strasbourg – 15 December 1933, near Brumath) was an Alsatian painter and illustrator of German ancestry whose life unfolded against the backdrop of significant historical events—the Belle Époque, World War I, and the turbulent interwar years. His artistic output reflects a profound engagement with both Romantic idealism and medieval symbolism, resulting in evocative paintings that capture moments of dramatic tension and quiet contemplation alike. Schnug’s oeuvre stands as a testament to resil…