Dmitry Levitzky

Born in Kiev in May 1735, Dmitry Grigoryevich Levitzky's artistic journey began under the tutelage of his father, Grigory Kirillovich Levitsky, a priest who was also an amateur painter and engraver. This early exposure to art laid the foundation for his remarkable career. In 1758, Levitzky moved to Saint Petersburg, a bustling center of Russian art and culture, where he further honed his skills. He became a pupil of the prominent Russian artist Aleksey Antropov, who had prev…