A Chaplain of the Order with Map

The sitters of many portraits in the Museum collections are anonymous. Here, the short red cloak with a white eight pointed cross and lace surplice identifies the sitter as a chaplain of the Order. He is indicating towards a map of Malta.

This object is on display

Object type

Paintings

Date

Production: 18th century

Subject(s)

Portraiture
Knights of Malta

Dimensions

Height x width x depth (canvas size): 1000 x 690mm

Materials and technique

Oil on canvas

Production place

Spain

Related place(s)

Malta

Exhibition history

Malte: Huit Siecles d'Histoire, Palace of Versailles, 23 June 1961-30 September 1961

Catalogue number

1803