Rene Magritte was a Belgian painter known for his surrealist works. He was born in Lessines, Belgium in 1898 and died in 1967. His most famous works include The Treachery of Images, The Son of Man, and The Human Condition. Magritte's works often featured ordinary objects in unexpected contexts, creating a dreamlike atmosphere. He is considered one of the most important figures in the Surrealist movement.