A Life Bridging Worlds: Antoine de Favray and the Art of Cultural Exchange Antoine de Favray, born in Bagnolet, France, in 1706, occupies a fascinating niche in eighteenth-century art history. He wasn’t merely a painter; he was a visual diplomat, a chronicler of cross-cultural encounters during an age defined by burgeoning global interaction. While details surrounding his early artistic training remain somewhat elusive, it's clear that Favray possessed a natural talent for portraiture – a skill that would ultimately lead him to the heart of both Ottoman and Maltese aristocratic circles. His…