John Michael Wright: A Baroque Portraitist of the Stuart Court John Michael Wright, born in London around 1617 and passing away in 1694, remains a fascinating figure within English art history – an artist whose talent was often overshadowed by his time, yet now recognized as a significant voice during the late 17th century. Initially trained under George Jamesone in Edinburgh, Wright’s artistic journey took him to the heart of Europe, specifically Rome, where he immersed himself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Accademia di San Luca and cultivated connections with some of the era's most infl…