An artist from this country painted politicians of
An artist from this country painted politicians of his time in spiritual form, leading the biblical beasts Behemoth and Leviathan into war. That artist also depicted a crouching, bearded figure holding out a gigantic compass from his sun-like perch in the sky in a watercolor. The first president of this nation's art academy advocated the Grand Style in his lectures and depicted an (*) actress seated between a figure holding a sword and another holding a cup. The Ancient of Days and Sarah Siddons as the Tragic Muse are paintings from this country. A monarch of this country stands beside his horse while "at the hunt" in a portrait by Anthony van Dyck. For 10 points, name this country home to William Blake and Joshua Reynolds.