German
(Resident in Britain)
1734-1810
Johann Zoffany Galleries
Painter of portraits, conversation pieces, and theatrical scenes, Zoffany was born in Germany and came to England about 1758 after studying in Italy. He began by painting clock faces and doing hack work, before turning to painting theatrical scenes, especially depicting David Garrick. He was favoured by the royal family. George III nominated him for the Royal Academy in 1769 and recommended him to the duke of Tuscany. Related Paintings of Johann Zoffany :. | Queen Charlotte with her Two Eldest Sons | Archduchess Maria Christina | Cockfight in Lucknow | The Sharp Family | John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich | Related Artists:
Charles CollinsBritish Pre-Raphaelite Painter, 1828-1873
Anders Gustaf Koskullpainted Household Work in 1866
GENTILESCHI, OrazioItalian Baroque Era Painter, ca.1563-1639
Although he was eight years older than Caravaggio, he is nevertheless regarded as a Caravaggesque artist, so deeply was his mature style affected by his knowledge of the younger painter's art. His response to Caravaggio was intensely poetic, and none of Caravaggio's many gifted followers produced more beautiful pictures.