/internal/media/dispatcher/4934/fullJohn Simpson, Father of Maria Susanna, Lady Ravensworth1773[Angelika Kauffmann]Angelika KauffmannOil on canvasThis painting of John Simpson is one of Angelica Kauffmann’s greatest portraits. It was created during her many years in London and is permeated with her knowledge of British portraiture by artists such as her close friend Joshua Reynolds (1723–92). This influence can be seen in the virtuosity of the portrayal and the fluid application of paint. The sitter’s colorful and splendid costume, his whole demeanor captures the atmosphere of the Grand Tour. This extensive journey around Europe’s great cities and monuments was undertaken by young men from the European aristocracy to complete their education. Paintinghttps://sammlungtest.belvedere.at/objects/9529/rdf