Jonathan and David

The image shows two figures against a classical background. The main figure is a man in a standing position, classically dressed, with a belt around his waist and sandals on his feet. He is looking into the distance, leaning against a tree and raising his hand to his forehead. The second figure, a young man, is standing and leaning against the same tree. The clothing and expression suggest an ancient or mythological context. In the background we see a landscape and sky.

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Prevailing color of this fine art print is vivid and its shape is portrait. This image is printed on demand - you can choose material, size and finishing.

Versatile English Classicist artist and baron Frederick Leighton (1830 - 1896) attended several art schools in England and France. In his artistic journey, he was aided by meetings in Paris with the painter Ingres, Delacroix, Corot, and Millet. When he returned to London in 1860, he joined the group of artists called the Pre-Raphaelites, whose founding member was Sir John Everett Millias. Leighton’s paintings represented Britain at the Paris Exhibition in 1900. Among his works were portraits, book illustrations and ancient scenes - Jonathan and David. For his life’s work and contribution to the British art scene, Leighton won a peerage. He could enjoy it for only one day, because the day after, he died.