The Soul of Trier: The Life and Art of Fritz Quant In the quiet, historic streets of Trier, where Roman echoes meet medieval charm, the life of Franz Xaver Friedrich Quant—known more affectionately to the art world as Fritz—unfolded with a profound connection to his surroundings. Born in 1888, Quant was not merely an observer of his homeland but a vital part of its visual fabric. The son of a master cooper and innkeeper, his early yea…