/internal/media/dispatcher/5977/fullMMM 003709Ceremonial Barge of Grandmaster Vilhena by Joseph MuscatArt / Paintings198019801980Joseph 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.50.6 x 83.6cm (framed); 41.1 x 74.4cm (unframed)Malta Maritime MuseumMalta Maritime Museum, Archive41266-7EEA.1665839330PortraitHeritage Malta616Canvas, pigments, varnish, wooden decorative frame, silver leaf, gommalacca