John Scougal (1645–1730): A Scottish Painter Bridging Faith and Form John Scougal, born around 1645 in Haddingtonshire (now East Lothian), stands as a pivotal figure within the artistic landscape of 17th-century Scotland—a period marked by fervent religious conviction and burgeoning scientific inquiry. While overshadowed by contemporaries like Allan Ramsay and William Wyeth, Scougal’s contribution to Scottish art is nonetheless signif…