John Gibson Paton: Pioneer Missionary and Painter of Mythological Beauty John Gibson Paton (1824-1907) stands as a singular figure – a Scottish Protestant missionary who simultaneously cultivated an artistic talent that produced stunning paintings imbued with classical mythology and religious fervor. His life’s journey, marked by unwavering faith and groundbreaking exploration into the New Hebrides islands, continues to inspire awe and admiration within the art world and beyond. Early Life and Influences Born in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, Scotland, on May 24th, 1824, John Gibson Paton’s f…