86/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullBregantino, il cavallo marino, Cap.no Ant.io Cachia, Sor.do da Malta 18481848Nicolas CamilleriNicolas CamilleriArt / Drawingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/231/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullBrich il Corriere entrando in Malta 18531853Nicolas CamilleriNicolas CamilleriArt / Drawingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/230/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullRemphaan Commander A. de Monye 18281828Nicolas CamilleriNicolas CamilleriSigned.Art / Drawingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/295/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullCapture of the Capitana of Tripoli in 1709AnonymousAnonymousArt / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/174/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullCapture of the Padrona of Tunis in 1706AnonymousAnonymousArt / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/175/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullEx-Voto Painting of the Battle Of Lepanto1500-1599Antonello RicciAntonello RicciOn 7 October 1571, 132,000 men on 490 ships faced each other on two sides of the Gulf of Patras, near Lepanto, in modern-day Greece. It was the last major battle in history fought exclusively with rowing vessels. The Holy League carried 30,000 sailors and oarsmen, 35,000 soldiers, 206 Galleys, and 6 Galleasses, whilst the Ottoman and Maghrebi Fleet carried 37,000 sailors and oarsmen, 30,000 soldiers, 222 Galleys, and 56 Galliots and Fuste. At the Battle of Lepanto, the Holy League lost 13 Galleys, and between 7,500 and 10,000 men were killed. The Ottoman and Maghrebi Fleet had 50 Galleys and Galliots sunk or destroyed, 117 Galleys and 20 Galliots captured, and between 25,000 and 30,000 men killed. The composition of the Ex-Voto painting shows on the top part, the Virgin Mary and Child, flanked by St. John the Baptist, the patron Saint of the Order, on the left-hand side, and St. Lucia on the right-hand side. The Baptist's staff points towards the Christian fleet, whilst St. Lucia points the blade of her martyrdom towards the Ottoman fleet. These lead the viewer's eye towards the bottom panel of the painting. The Christian fleet on the left, consisted of many nationalities: Spanish, Neapolitan, Sicilian, Sardinian, Papal, Venetian, Genoese, Savoyard, Tuscan, Greek rebels and Maltese. In the centre left, one can see three galleys of Malta: the Santa Maria della Vittoria, San Giovanni, and San Pietro. At the extreme left, are the bulk of Papal and Imperial galleys, including the Capitana of Pope Pius V, and La Real, flagship of the Commander-in-Chief, Don Juan of Austria. Behind the royal squadron on the Christian side is a sword-wielding angel, symbolising that God is with the Christians. Across from them are Ottoman ships and galleys from the Maghreb. On them are ethnically Greek, Ottoman, and Arab men, but also North African corsairs and European renegades. The Ottoman fleet is depicted as spurred into action by a company of demons. At the lowest part of the composition, on the foreground kneels the donor of the painting, a Knight of the Order of St. John, presumably one who fought in the battle and was wounded, possibly on the galley San Pietro. His coat-of-arms is found at the bottom right, but is unfortunately partly lost. The presence of Santa Lucia in this painting, may symbolise the donor's wounds in his eyes or throat during battle. The message of the painting leaves no question as to the power of the prerogative of faith in late 16th century life.Art / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/176/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullIncontro della nave S.Cata e S.Croce nelle Acue D Orano li 7 Settembre 1708 con una squadra di sette vascelli DAlgier Il Capi il Com Fra Giusepe de LangouAnonymousAnonymousArt / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/228/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullCaptain Pietro Zelalich's Capture of Tunisian Corsairs on 18 July 17651765AnonymousAnonymousPietro de Giovanni Zelalich (1731-1811, from Kotor, Montenegro) arrived in Malta as a mutinous slave on the Corona Ottomana in 1760 and became an active corsair in Malta. Art / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/229/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullPortrait of Emmanuele VitaleNotary Emanuele Vitale (1758-1802) was one of the Maltese leaders of the National Assembly. He is pictured wearing one of the Blockade gold medals. Art / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/239/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullPortrait of Rear Admiral Sir Nigel Cecil, Last Commander of the British Forces in Malta 1980Raymond PitreRaymond PitreArt / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/249/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullPresa della Capitana del Beolic dal Cliu nelle acque di Cartagena li 18 Aprile 1710 dalla squadra dell' EVMICMA (sic) il Com Giuseppe de LanguAnonymousAnonymousArt / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/297/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullAllegory of the Fleet of Ships-of-the-Line of the Order of Saint JohnGaetano CallejaGaetano CallejaA framed oil on canvas painting of 'The Madonna of the Fleet.' The painting depicts the Virgin and Child atop clouds which open up behind them into a golden-coloured heavenly realm. Below them on either side, forming a harmonious and stable pyramidal composition typical of the Renaissance and Baroque eras in art, are St John the Baptist on the left and St Francis on the right. St John is recognisable by his iconographic attributes, namely the lamb, his animal skin vestment, and his staff with a banner which in Latin reads 'ECCE AGNUS DEI,' meaning 'Behold the Lamb of God.' Behind St John is an angel who holds the Flag of St John the Baptist depicting a white cross on a red background. This flag was used by the Order of St John. St Francis is recognisable from his brown tunic, the rope as a belt, the rosary beads, and the book and white lilies at his feet signifying his devotion towards the Virgin Mary. Behind him, an intermediate to the saint and the Virgin and Child, is a half length figure of St Dominic, iconographically recognisable from his white and blue vestments and the flame on top of his head. Curiously, the flame replaces the usual red star. He is also winged, which is not his usual iconography. He gazes out towards the viewer and gestures towards the Virgin and Child as an invitation to participate in the scene. Below the Madonna and behind the figures is a seascape. The painting is framed in a wooden gilt frame.Art / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/474/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullPortrait of Colonel Juan Baptista Azopardo2000AnonymousAnonymousThis painting portrays the 'Coronel de Marina', Juan Bautista Azopardo, at bust-length, slightly turned, yet he still maintains a direct gaze at the beholder. He is set against a plain, brown-coloured background, with light being concentrated behind his figure, but then receeding to a darker colour towards the corners. In the portrait, Azopardo is wearing his uniform. Juan Bautista Azopardo was born in Senglea Malta. From a young age, he had shown interest in naval architecture, and eventually, he went to study at Toulon through Grand Master Emmanuel Marie des Neiges de Rohan- Polduc (1725-1797). He served in both the French and British fleets. By the end of the 18th century, he acquired commissioned rank in the French Navy and travelled to Latin America and the Caribbean taking part in several battles. He arrived in Buenos Aires for the first time in 1799. After the Battle of Trafalgar, the British launched their first attack on Buenos Aires in 1806. Azopardo fought along the patriotic forces to ward off the invaders. The British launched the second invasion a year later, and after his heroism he was promoted to the rank of Lt Colonel of the Urban Militia of Buenos Aires on the suggestion of Viceroy de Liniers. In 1810, Juan Bautista Azopardo joined the revolutionaries for the May Revolution and was enrolled in the Corps of Gredaniers to assist in the acquisition of Independence. He was the founder of the Argentinian Navy after organizing the first naval squadron. The Argentinian Navy suffered from a defeat against the Spanish Fleet and Azopardo was imprisoned. In 1820, he was liberated and returned back to Argentina. He was celebrated as a great hero and was appointed Harbour Master and in 1824 he became the Navy’s Colonel. Art / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/479/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullNaval Battle Off Lampedosa Island 172924 March 1729AnonymousAnonymousArt / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/533/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullAn English Man of War1679Jan Karel Donatus van BeecqJan Karel Donatus van BeecqThe artist is Jan Karel Donatus van Beecq, and the painting is dated 1679. The Marine painter van Beecq (1638-1722) was born at Amsterdam. His earliest known works date from the 1670s and represent English subjects. He specialised in the reprersentation of maritime scenes and ship portraits. There is another painting of the 'Royal Prince' by the same artist at the Royal Museum of Greenwich. The Greenwich painting is signed and dated 1679 by the artist. The Malta version is described as "sketchy" and according to the Royal Museum of Greenwich and a note written by Antonio Espinosa Rodriguez (found in the artefact's Inventory Card), it was purchased from a local collector, Paul Bellanti, nephew of the painter Michele Bellanti, in 1929. This painting has featured in important academic sources such as July 1932 Issue of THE MARINER'S MIRROR and in the Dictionary of Sea Painters by E.H.H. Archibald (published 1980, reprinted 1982).Art / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/535/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullPortrait of a young Naval Officer holding a compassMaltese SchoolMaltese SchoolLate18th century portrait of a young Naval Officer holding a compass with his right hand; on the right of the Painting a table with a white paper and a mariner's compass.Art / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/536/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullPortrait of a Naval Officer of the Order of St. JohnMaltese SchoolMaltese SchoolArt / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/537/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullPortrait of Fra Jorge Juan de Santa CiliaAnonymousAnonymousArt / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/548/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullGuglielmo Lorenzi House in Valletta2017S. TorrowS. TorrowSigned in red by the artist, bottom left hand corner.Art / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/550/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullPortrait of Antonio Espinosa Rodriguez2017M. F. CassarM. F. CassarArt / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/551/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullFra Michele AmaijraAnonymousAnonymousArt / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/560/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullPortrait of Lord KeithG. L. SandersG. L. SandersArt / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/561/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullPortrait of Pietro Attard NegozianteAnonymousAnonymousArt / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/563/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullPortrait of Padrone or Captain with a brigantine in the background and a mariner’s compassMaltese SchoolMaltese SchoolEarly 18th century portrait of Padrone or Captain with a brigantine in the background and a mariner’s compass; the male figure is holding a note with his left hand where can be read "Malte"Art / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/567/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullHMS Ashanti escorting OHIOThomas J BurnellThomas J BurnellArt / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/568/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullHMS Danae1982S. FischerS. FischerSigned by artist.Art / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/569/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullGalley of the Order of the Knights of St. JohnJoseph MuscatJoseph MuscatThis oil painting shows a large Galley of the Order of St. John ("Gran Galione" or "Capitana"), a highly ornamented multi-oared ship, with enormous sails. The sails were usually striped, with a large eight-pointed cross painted in the centre. It not only carried the artillery required, but was fully complemented with skilled men and knights. There is a missing oar to the right, the space was taken by a hen coop, the cook also worked from there.Art / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/571/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullAllegory of the Order St John of Jerusalem AnonymousAnonymousAn allegory representing a putto on the foreground of the picture plane, wearing a blue sash and holding a large flag of the Order; on a field red, a white cross. He stands on a domed shield, next to a dagger with a lion pommel. The Ottoman flag, on a field red a black crescent, is visible in the background. Other significant iconographical symbols observed underneath the putto include an Ottoman turban, two cannons, and a green and a pink flags in the background. The background receeds into a light blue colour representing the sky, with clouds. The painting was potentially part of a larger rendition, and probably symbolises the achievements of the Order of St. John over the Ottomans.Art / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/572/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullFishermen of MarsaxlokkGeorge LargeGeorge LargeThis painting shows the Fishermen of Marsaxlokk, painted by renowed British artist, George Large. Influenced by the works of Edward Burra and Stanley Spencer, Large has created a style of his own with particular interest in shapes and working with location, activity, and colour. He is known for the exaggeration of the bodily form and his figures consist of mostly male figures. This painting honours the hard-working fishermen and the traditional characteristics of Maltese boats.Art / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/573/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullHMS Prososalpina1817Nicolas CamilleriNicolas CamilleriArt / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/574/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullUSS Presidente1817Nicolas CamilleriNicolas CamilleriArt / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/575/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullUSS Crocus1817Nicolas CamilleriNicolas CamilleriArt / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/576/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullUSS Washington1817Nicolas CamilleriNicolas CamilleriArt / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/577/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullHMS Revenge in the Grand Harbour1873AnonymousAnonymousA watercoloured drawing of HMS Revenge in heavy seas. She served as the flagShip to Rear Admiral Sir Hastings Yelverton from his promotion to Rear Admiral and Second in Command of the Mediterranean Station in 1863 until May 1865. The Painting erroneously claims that a newly-promoted Vice Admiral Yelverton was still served by the Revenge as his flagShip at the time of the Painting, when he had in fact hoisted his flag on HMS Caledonia in 1865. By 1870 he had been appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Mediterranean Fleet and hoisted his flag on the HMS Lord Warden from fall of that year.Art / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/579/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullKarrakka - 1522Kitsy MorrisonKitsy MorrisonArt / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/584/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullGaljun - 1610 Kitsy MorrisonKitsy MorrisonArt / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/585/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullPetakkju - 1620 Kitsy MorrisonKitsy MorrisonArt / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/586/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullGalera - 1680 Kitsy MorrisonKitsy MorrisonArt / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/587/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullGaljotta - 1700 Kitsy MorrisonKitsy MorrisonArt / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/588/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullMezza Galera - 1740 Kitsy MorrisonKitsy MorrisonArt / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/589/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullKorvetta - 1742 Kitsy MorrisonKitsy MorrisonArt / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/590/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullKaptana - 1750 Kitsy MorrisonKitsy MorrisonArt / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/591/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullVaxxell - 1750 Kitsy MorrisonKitsy MorrisonArt / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/592/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullXambekk - 1750 Kitsy MorrisonKitsy MorrisonArt / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/593/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullTartana - 1650 Kitsy MorrisonKitsy MorrisonArt / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/594/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullFregata - 1650Kitsy Morrison, Joseph MuscatKitsy MorrisonArt / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/595/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullWartime diving in Grand Harbour1943Leslie ColeLeslie ColeA watercolour Painting of a diver over a wreck in the Grand Harbour during clearing operations signed by Leslie Cole and dated 1943.Art / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/597/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullBighi Hospital2000Anna GaleaAnna GaleaArt / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/599/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullTugs by the Old Naval BakeryJohn Martin BorgJohn Martin BorgA watercolour painting by John Martin Borg painted in February 1992 depicting the Ex-Royal Naval Bakery (nowadays the Malta Maritime Museum) and 3 Tug Malta tug boats. The painting was commissioned by then curator, Antonio Espinosa Rodriguez.Art / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/601/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullHeavy Weather1960Bernard ArisBernard ArisAn acrylic painting showing the ship sailing during a storm in rough waters. The work is signed Bernard Aris and dated to 1960. At some point, the painting had a paper backing but this was later removed. It is framed in a painted frame.Art / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/602/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullMalta Summit1989Edwin GaleaEdwin GaleaA print of the original watercolour painting. The image depicts U.S.S Belknap and Soviet cruiser Slava (Слава) at the first Bush-Gorbachev Summit on 2-3 December 1989 held at Marsaxlokk Bay. The original painting is signed "Ed. Galea Malta '89". Beneath this signature, to the right of the title and description, is the artist's full signature in pencil. The print is displayed within a wooden frame. Slava, nowadays known as Moskva (Москва), was the flagship of the Russian's Black Sea Fleet, and was sank on 14 April 2022, during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.Art / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/607/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullEnvol MarineGiacomo de PassGiacomo de PassThe painting is an abstract depiction of two figures on surfboards. Art / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/608/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullInner Marsa - Il-Menqa1996Joseph Borg XuerebJoseph Borg XuerebA watercolour painting by Joseph Borg Xuereb , depicting Malta in 1950 with war damage and barges at il-Menqa in Marsa. The painting is framed in a wooden frame and has paper backing.Art / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/609/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullArmed Forces of Malta Condor Class Patrol Boats P30 and P31June 1998Aldo GaleaAldo GaleaA watercolour painting signed AM. Galea Malta, June 1998. It depicts two AFM Condor Class Patrol Boats P30, P31 in the Grand Harbour, showing the cityscape of Valletta, with the steeple of St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral and the dome of the Carmelite Church, in the background. The painting is framed in a wooden frame with paper backing.Art / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/610/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullPair of Maltese Seaside Views1964J. MifsudJ. MifsudA pair of paintings, of a composite nature. One of the paintings shows a Maltese seaside view with traditional boats in the harbour. The other painting shows a harbour view, with a city landscape and traditional boats on land.Art / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/612/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullWoman eating OctopusGeorge PrecaGeorge PrecaA portrait of a woman with dark hair on the foreground of the picture plane looking directly at the beholder. She is wearing an orange-red tunic, and having her hair tied with an orange-red bandana, and wearing pearl earrings. She is holding an octopus in her hands and close to her face. The background receeds into a cream- greyish colour.Art / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/613/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullBoats on SlipsGeorge PrecaGeorge PrecaA hillside view of a marina, with traditional boats on slips near seaside buildings. The artist's palette consisted of purple, blue, brown and grey hues.Art / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/614/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullMġarr GozoR. J. KnightR. J. KnightArt / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/615/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullCeremonial Barge of Grandmaster Vilhena by Joseph Muscat1980Joseph MuscatJoseph MuscatA painting executed and donated by Joseph Muscat depicting the ceremonial barge with flag of Grandmaster Manoel de Vilhena. The work is a 20th century (1980s) painting however it was made to look as if it was painted in the 18th century. The yellowing varnish was done on purpose to create the aged look. The barge is depicted on the foreground of the picture plane, containing two sails. The central flag depicts the coat-of-arms of Grandmaster Vilhena, while three others show the flag of the Order (on field red, white cross). One other flag is a bluish-green pennant. The background is mostly occupied by the sky, while the bottom quarter shows some mountaineous islets.Art / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/616/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullNaive Painting of Gozo Boat G.181980Ta' BettaTa' BettaA Naive Oil on board painting, painted in the workshop of a boat builder called "Ta' Betta". It was painted in the 1980's and it depicts a Gozo boat, numbered on its sails as G.18.Art / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/617/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullBoats by Kalkara Quay2009T.M.P DugganT.M.P DugganThe painting depicts traditional Maltese boats in Kalkara.Art / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/618/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullKalkara Creek2009T.M.P DugganT.M.P DugganThe painting depicts a traditional Maltese boat in Kalkara, with traditional houses and balconies in the background.Art / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/619/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullClock Tower of the Ex-Royal Naval Bakery2009T.M.P DugganT.M.P DugganOil on board painting by T.M.P Duggan of London . It is not signed or dated. The work depicts the tower clock of the Ex-Royal Naval Bakery (nowadays the Malta Maritime Museum) in Birgu. The Naval Bakery always had a monumental prescence in the context of the Birgu waterfront. Sir William Scamp’s (1801-1872) use of certain architectural features, such as the recurring balustrade and the clock bell tower, shows his knowledge of other waterfronts and naval architecture found globally. For example, the bell tower is very similar to the use of a pair of towers at the Naval Storehouse of HMD Bermuda, which were constructed after that found in Birgu.Art / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/626/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullPortrait of Captain General of the Galleys Paul de SuffrenAnonymousAnonymousThis late eighteenth century, oil-on-canvas painting portrays the Knight Paul-Julien de Suffren (1730-1809) in a gilded frame. The middle-aged man depicted in a three-quarter profile view maintains a direct gaze at the beholder. His figure is set against a dark background except for the left side of the painting, where, in a narrow, arched, window-like opening we can see the calm sea with no land in sight, and a two-masted ship with its sails unopened and the flags of the Order of Malta. The sea is calm but the sky has dark clouds gathering. Captain de Suffren is wearing an elaborate breastplate with the eight-pointed Cross of the Order of Malta and a fine shirt underneath. His posture, clothing and facial expression radiate dignity and contentment. His left hand shown in the foreground adds to the impression of a well-groomed man. The painter’s palette with its greens, blues, dark red and pale gold adds to the mellowness of the work. Similarly to his brother, Fra Pierre-André de Suffren, both from Saint-Tropez, Fra Paul-Julien de Suffren joined the Order of Malta in 1748. Of the two, he stayed longer on the island, and became the Captain of the Order’s Galley. His numerous victories included the attack on the town of Bizerta (in present-day Tunisia). He was in Malta when the French forces were expelled. He never joined Napoleon’s Fleet. Later, other family members also joined the Order.Art / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/627/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullPortrait of the Frejgatina 'Ardita'AnonymousAnonymousA portrait of a small boat (frejgatina) with two sails. Two thirds of the painting's background is occupied by the light blue sky, while the last third is occupied by the darker sea. A naive representation of two men on the boat is present, while a buoy is floating on the right side. The boat is situated in the central part on the foreground of the picture plane. The painting is signed in red "Ardita". The painting is framed.Art / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/628/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullThe Veil of Veronica (Sudarium)AnonymousAnonymousThe painting depicts the Sudarium, or the Veil of the Veronica, which is cut out and attached to an embossed red and gold background. The work is of limited artistic quality. The cloth bears an image of the Holy Face of Christ in connection with His Passion. This framed picture was recovered from the shipyard, found in a boat house.Art / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/630/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullPortrait of Dr. Giuseppe Zammit (Ta' Ċejlu)AnonymousAnonymousPortrait of lawyer and merchant Giuseppe Zammit, known as ‘Ta’ Ċejlu’. Zammit is depicted on the foreground of the picture plane, seated on a red armchair, resting his right hand on a table covered with a decorative green cloth. Next to his hand, there is a book, referring to his academic background. The background receeds into a dark colour and a dark red curtain is draped on the left side of the portrait, adding an element of depth in the painting, contrasting with the empty background. In his left hand, he holds a wooden walking cane. The sitter’s frontal gaze is directed towards the viewer. The artist managed to capture Zammit’s prominence with great dignity. The painting is painted in great meticulous detail. Light from the right-side bathes Zammit’s face, creating a play with light and shade, highlighting his facial features, giving this portrait its realist nature. Zammit was involved in the construction of Albert Town, Marsa. This town was planned to serve as a residency area for new inhabitants which moved to the harbour area for job opportunities. He was also responsible for commissioning the construction of a small church in this new town, dedicated to Our Lady of Divine Grace. The church was completed by 1870, built in the Baroque revivalist manner, a style which was popularized in Malta from the late 1860s. Eventually, this church came to be known as ‘Ta’ Ċejlu’, after the benefactor himself. After WWII, this church had MV Pampas’ bell, one of the vessels involved on the MW10.Art / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/631/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullPort di Saint Tropez Jacques GattiJacques GattiA probably twentieth-century, impressionistic rendering of the Mediterranean seaport of Saint Tropez, focusing on the boats, their unopened sails and their reflections in the water in the foreground, while in the background we see the sand-coloured buildings surrounding the port and their rooftops. The artist's pastel palette with tiny patches of turquoise, magenta and dark red creates a serene atmosphere. The name of the largest boat in the foreground, Toulon, refers to the scene being located in France. The painting is signed by Jacques Gatti, an Algerian artist, whose roots tie him to the sun-kissed, arid landscapes of North Africa. Later in life, he moved to the South of France, popular with artists seeking its strong, revealing lights and vivid colours.Art / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/632/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullPainting of an Order's Naval Encounter off Alexandriaca. 1644AnonymousAnonymousArt / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/634/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullPortrait of Capt. InglottMaltese SchoolMaltese SchoolArt / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/635/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullAllegory of Saint Barbara with portrait of Commander of ArtilleryAnonymousAnonymousArt / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/637/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullBird's Eye view of Malta with its Harbour and Fortificationsca. 1735AnonymousAnonymousArt / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/638/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullView of the Barriera Wharf VallettaAnonymousAnonymousArt / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/639/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullThe Gran Carracca Santa MariaAnonymousAnonymousArt / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/640/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullTartana di MaltaAnonymousAnonymousArt / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/641/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullNaval Engagment between a Muslim and an Order of Saint John Third Rate Ship-of-the-LineMaltese SchoolMaltese SchoolArt / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/643/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullPortrait of Sir Alexander BallAnonymousAnonymousArt / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/647/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullGrand Harbour from Senglea pointP. GaleaP. GaleaArt / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/658/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullMotor Yacht Anne Marie sailing in French canalAnonymousAnonymousArt / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/659/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullBoy in Sailor ClothesG. D'EspositoG. D'EspositoArt / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/666/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullDe Simone Ship in a Storm (Part of Pair)AnonymousAnonymousArt / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/667/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullHMS SULTAN in Full Sail1880AnonymousAnonymousSultan central battery ironclad, built at Chatham Dockyard, laid down 29 February 1868, Launched 31 May 1870, Fate: sold for BU 1946.Art / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/668/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullMarsamxett Landing PlaceRobert Caruana DingliRobert Caruana DingliArt / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/671/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullPad. Giuseppe Muscat a di 19 Marzo 1760Joseph MuscatJoseph MuscatNaive maritime art.Art / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/672/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/full19 marzo 1670 Gal S. Gius. Salvati dal volcanoJoseph MuscatJoseph MuscatNaive maritime art.Art / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/673/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6053/fullIl Petacchio attaccato si salva 19 Marzo 1610Joseph MuscatJoseph MuscatNaive maritime art.Art / Paintingshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/674/rdf