Eduard von Grützner: A Master of Genre Painting and Dramatic Narrative Eduard Theodor Ritter von Grützner (1846 – 1925) stands as a prominent figure in German art history, particularly celebrated for his meticulously crafted genre paintings depicting monastic life and his captivating portrayals of Falstaff—a character immortalized by Shakespeare’s Henry IV Parts I & II. Born into a noble family in Groß-Karlowitz near Neisse, Upper Silesia (now Poland), Grützner's formative years were deeply intertwined with the spiritual atmosphere of his father’s parish, fostering an early appreciation for…