Richard Waitt (1684–1732): Scottish Portrait Painter of Baroque Elegance Richard Waitt (born January 24, 1684 – died 1732) stands as a pivotal figure in Scottish portraiture during the tumultuous era of the Jacobite Succession Crisis. His canvases offer glimpses into the opulent world of Scottish nobility and aristocracy, capturing not merely likenesses but also conveying nuanced psychological portraits that resonate with artistic sophistication. Born in Edinburgh, Waitt’s lineage traced back to a family established in Scotland centuries earlier. Details about his early life remain scarce,…