Letter from Rostand de Merles

In this letter, Rostand de Merles, in Toulouse, is writing to his brother Francois, in Avignon. He is on the way to Rhodes and a friend has given him figs and oranges for the voyage. He has been warned that a Corsair - a renegade Knight - is attacking the sea route on which he is to sail.

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Object type

Manuscripts

Date

Production: 2 January 1518

Author

Rostand de Merles (active c. 16th century)

Subject(s)

Knights Hospitaller

Associated person

User: Francois de Merles (active c. 16th century)

Dimensions

Height x width x depth: 310 x 440 mm

Materials and technique

Ink on Paper

Production place

Toulouse
France

Related place(s)

Avignon
Rhodes

Exhibition history

1565 - The Great Siege of Malta, Heritage Malta, 5 September 2015-6 December 2015

Catalogue number

K24.4.10