John Michael Wright: A Renaissance Englishman in a Baroque World Born in London around 1617, John Michael Wright’s life was a tapestry woven from threads of Scottish heritage, Roman artistic influence, and the tumultuous politics of 17th-century England. While often overshadowed by his more flamboyant contemporaries like Sir Peter Lely, Wright stands as a significant figure in British art – a painter who bridged the gap between the classical ideals of Rome and the evolving tastes of his native land. His career, spanning over half a century, reveals a remarkable adaptability and a quiet maste…