“The Scream” is one of the most iconic images in art history, created by the Norwegian artist Edvard Munch. It depicts a figure with an agonized expression against a tumultuous sky. The painting is often interpreted as representing the universal anxiety of modern humanity. Edvard Munch was inspired by a variety of sources when creating “The Scream.” One significant source was a walk he took at sunset, which he described in his diary: