Painting ID:: 61644
Self portrait as David with the head of Goliath, Self-portrait as David with the head of Goliath, 1756
Johann Zoffany 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. Self portrait as David with the head of Goliath, Self-portrait as David with the head of Goliath, 1756
