A Brief but Brilliant Flame: The Life of Johannes Daniel Susan The history of art is often written by those who lived long, prolific lives, yet some of its most poignant chapters are penned by those whose time was tragically cut short. Johannes Daniel Susan, born on July 4th, 1823, in The Hague, Netherlands, belongs to this rare group of visionaries. Though his life ended abruptly at the tender age of twenty due to tuberculosis, the impact of his brief existence remains etched in the annals of nineteenth-century printmaking. Born into a world of fine craftsmanship, Susan was the son of Wille…