Maurice Denis (1870-1943) was a prominent French Symbolist painter and one of the founders of the artistic movement known as "Synthetism." His artistic journey was deeply shaped by his close and influential relationship with Paul Gauguin. Denis is best known for his religious and mythological paintings, characterized by their profound sense of spirituality and use of harmonious color schemes. His contributions to the art world had a lasting impact on the Symbolist movement and significantly contributed to the early development of modern art.