A Visionary of the Soul: The Life and Art of Jean Delville Born Jean Libert in Leuven, Belgium, in 1867, Jean Delville emerged as a pivotal figure in the Symbolist movement, though he preferred to be known as an ‘Idealist’. His life was one of multifaceted exploration – painter, poet, author, teacher, and deeply committed Theosophist. More than simply depicting scenes, Delville sought to translate spiritual truths onto canvas, believi…