Johann Schranz: Malta's Painter of Light and Landscape Johann Schranz (1794 – 1882) was a German landscape painter who achieved considerable renown during the Romantic era, primarily for his depictions of Maltese scenery. Born in Regensburg, Bavaria, Schranz’s artistic journey began with early training under Johann Georg Schäffer, a prominent Bavarian artist known for his architectural watercolors. This formative influence instilled in him a meticulous attention to detail and an appreciation for capturing atmospheric effects—qualities that would characterize his entire oeuvre. Schranz's fas…