Self-portrait as David with the head of Goliath

About this work

This painting shows a man with a sheepskin on his shoulders, holding a sword in his right hand and a severed head in his left. He is shirtless and has a white cloth wrapped around his waist. The severed head has a grey beard and is lying on the ground. The man's facial expression is calm, and he is looking directly at the viewer. The background of the painting is dark, which highlights the man and the severed head. This painting is a self-portrait of the artist as David with the head of Goliath. If you want to see more works by this artist, check out the paintings of Johann Zoffany.