A Cosmopolitan Brush: The Life and Art of Johan Joseph Zoffany Johan Joseph Zoffany, a name perhaps less instantly recognizable than his contemporaries like Reynolds or Gainsborough, nevertheless occupies a fascinating niche in the annals of 18th-century portraiture. Born in Frankfurt am Main in 1733, his journey was one of restless artistic exploration, taking him from the German workshops to the glittering courts and bohemian circles of England, India, and beyond. Zoffany wasn’t merely a painter; he was a cultural translator, adept at capturing not just likenesses but also the spirit of an…