Julius Sebastian Streicher: A Shadow Over German Art and Propaganda Julius Sebastian Streicher (12 February 1885 – 16 October 1946) was a German publicist, politician, and convicted war criminal whose legacy remains profoundly unsettling. More than just an artist—though he produced notable piano depictions—Streicher’s influence extended far beyond the easel, shaping the cultural landscape of Nazi Germany through his control over Der S…