John Baptist Medina: A Scottish Portraitist Bridging Worlds Born around January 1, 1659, in Brussels – a city steeped in Flemish artistic tradition – John Baptiste Medina’s life was one of constant movement and adaptation. His origins were distinctly Spanish, yet his career blossomed primarily within the courts and circles of England and Scotland. While often categorized as a Scottish artist due to his later years, Medina's training and early influences reveal a fascinating synthesis of styles, ultimately forging a unique approach to portraiture that blended Flemish realism with a distinctly…