He was subsequently appointed painter to Leopold, King of the Belgians.

Bonaparte liked the painting (four copies were made), and appointed David "first painter" to the emperor.

In 1804 he was appointed historical painter to Tsar Alexander I of Russia.

Andrew Vicari is appointed official painter to the Saudi royal family.

On his return, he was appointed painter to the Cabinet (court painter), and later professor at the Academy.

He was appointed painter in ordinary to King Philip III of Spain.

A few years prior, he had been appointed painter to the Cathedral of Toledo.

He was appointed painter to the queen.

In 1785 he was appointed principal painter to the prince of Wales in Scotland.

In 1772, King George appointed him historical painter to the court at an annual fee of £1,000.