John Michael Wright: Bridging Renaissance Rome and Elizabethan England Born in London around 1617, John Michael Wright’s origins remain somewhat shrouded in mystery. While biographical records suggest a Scottish upbringing – bolstered by claims from antiquarian Thomas Hearne referencing a priest transporting him to Scotland – baptismal documents confirm his birthplace within the city's Shoe Lane district. This dual heritage undoubtedly shaped his artistic sensibilities and fueled his fascination with both English humanist scholarship and Italian artistic innovation. He received formal traini…