Maurits Cornelis Escher: The Architect of Impossible Worlds Born in Leeuwarden, Netherlands, in 1898, Maurits Cornelis Escher was a graphic artist whose singular vision transformed the world of printmaking and captivated audiences worldwide. For much of his life, he remained largely unrecognized within the established art world, yet today he is celebrated as one of the most innovative and intellectually stimulating artists of the 20th…