Interior of St. Mark's, Venice (1869) by David Dalhoff Neal - Public Domain Catholic Painting

David Dalhoff Neal (1838–1915) was an American artist known for his portraits and history paintings who achieved international fame, particularly during his years working in Munich, Germany. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, he started his artistic journey at an early age and eventually studied at the Royal Academy in Munich, where he learned under renowned artists and married into a family prominent in the art world.