Hans Heinrich Thyssen-Bornemisza

Hans Heinrich Thyssen-Bornemisza (1921–2002) was a renowned German businessman and art collector who built one of the world’s most significant private art collections. He inherited a family steel empire and used his wealth to acquire paintings, spanning from the Middle Ages to 20th-century masters. His collection includes works by Van Gogh, Rembrandt, and Picasso. The collection was later donated to Spain, forming the core of Madrid’s Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, which is part of the prestigious Prado Museum. His dedication to art preservation and appreciation has made a lasting cultural impact.