Johan Joseph Zoffany

In 1750, Zoffany entered the studio of Agostino Masucci in Rome.¹

In 1750, Zoffany travelled to Rome and entered the studio of Agostino Masucci.¹

In 1760, Zoffany began working for the clockmaker Stephen Rimbault in London.¹

OctSince arriving in England in the autumn of 1760, London became one of Zoffany's main bases of activity.¹

OctIn the autumn of 1760, Zoffany arrived in England and initially found work painting decorative designs for a clockmaker.¹

By 1764, Zoffany was enjoying the patronage of King George III and Queen Charlotte.¹

Zoffany was a founding member of the Royal Academy of Arts, established in 1768, and enjoyed great popularity.¹

Zoffany was a founding member of the new Royal Academy of Arts, established in 1768.¹

Zoffany went to Florence in 1772 and later travelled to India.¹

Zoffany left for Florence in 1772 and was followed by Mary Thomas, the daughter of a London glovemaker, who was carrying his first child.¹

Zoffany was created a baron of the Holy Roman Empire in 1776 by Empress Maria Theresa.¹

Zoffany was created a baron of the Holy Roman Empire in 1776 by Empress Maria Theresa.¹