Knights Of Rhodes Collection

Scenes from the Legend of Saint Cordula: the apparition before the Knight of St. John..., c
Scenes from the Legend of Saint Cordula: the apparition before the Knight of St. John Ingenbrant, c. 1490-1499. Private Collection

Portrait of Gerolamo Venier, Knight of Malta, c. 1580. Creator: Tintoretto, Jacopo (1518-1594)
Portrait of Gerolamo Venier, Knight of Malta, c. 1580. Found in the collection of the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes at dusk, Medieval Old Town, Rhodes City, Rhodes Island, Dodecanese, Greece

Defensive Wall and Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes, Medieval Old Town, Rhodes City, Rhodes Island, Dodecanese, Greece

Pierre d Aubusson, Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller, in the breach of the Tower of St Nicholas, Siege of Rhodes
1094410 Pierre d Aubusson, Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller, in the breach of the Tower of St Nicholas, Siege of Rhodes, 1480 (chromolitho) by French School

Harbour of Rhodes (engraving)
974090 Harbour of Rhodes (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harbour of Rhodes. Fortifications erected by the Knights of Rhodes)

Philippe Villiers de L Isle-Adam, Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller on Rhodes
1094407 Philippe Villiers de L Isle-Adam, Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller on Rhodes, receiving the envoys of Suleiman the Magnificent, 1522 (chromolitho) by French School

The Maltese crown of Tsar Paul I. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Allegory of the nobility of the order of Malta, 1747. Creator: De Mura, Francesco (1696-1782)
Allegory of the nobility of the order of Malta, 1747. Found in the Collection of MUZA, Muzew Nazzjonali tal-Arti, Valletta, (Heritage Malta)

Knight of Malta, 1510-1515. Found in the Collection of Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Portrait of Fra Antonio Martelli (Knight of Malta), 1608. Found in the collection of Palazzo Pitti, Florence

Initiation of Paul I into a Grand Master of the Maltese Order. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Investiture of the Knight. From: Lancelot du Lac. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Emperor Paul I dressed as Grand Master of Maltese. Found in the Collection of State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

The Maltese cross of Maria Fyodorovna, Late 18th century. Artist: Orders, decorations and medals
The Maltese cross of Maria Fyodorovna, Late 18th century. Found in the collection of State History Museum, Moscow

The siege of Malta. Detail. Artist: Perez d Aleccio (da Lecce), Matteo (1547-1616)
The siege of Malta. Detail. Found in the collection of the Palace of the Grand Master, Valletta

Alof de Wignacourt (1547-1622), Grand Master of the Order of Malta. Artist: Caravaggio, Michelangelo (1571-1610)
Alof de Wignacourt (1547-1622), Grand Master of the Order of Malta. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

A view of Rhodes, 1480 (1882-1884). In 1309 Rhodes came under the control of the Knights Hospitaller, who became known as the Knights of Rhodes

Knights Hospitallers, 16th century. Left: Knight of St John of Jerusalem. Right: Knight of Rhodes. The order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, a religious military order

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The Knights of Rhodes, an esteemed order led by notable figures such as Pierre d'Aubusson and Philippe Villiers de L'Isle-Adam, left an indelible mark on history. In the breach of the Tower of St Nicholas during the Siege of Rhodes in 1480, Pierre d'Aubusson displayed unwavering courage and leadership. This momentous event is immortalized in a captivating chromolitho. Rhodes itself was a strategic harbor that served as a stronghold for these valiant knights. An enchanting engraving captures the grandeur and significance of this historic location, where countless battles were fought to defend their noble cause. Their valor extended beyond military prowess; diplomacy played a crucial role too. Philippe Villiers de L'Isle-Adam's reception of envoys from Suleiman the Magnificent in 1522 showcases their diplomatic finesse amidst turbulent times. The order's prestige was further exemplified through various symbols and regalia. The Maltese crown worn by Tsar Paul I symbolizes his affiliation with this illustrious brotherhood, while an allegorical painting from 1747 celebrates the nobility associated with being part of the Order of Malta. Portraits throughout history depict distinguished members like Fra Antonio Martelli, capturing their individuality and dedication to upholding knightly virtues. Initiations into becoming Grand Masters were significant events that marked new chapters for both individuals and the order itself. Emperor Paul I even donned attire befitting a Grand Master, showcasing his admiration for this esteemed brotherhood. The Maltese cross held deep meaning not only within their ranks but also among influential figures like Maria Fyodorovna who cherished it as a precious possession. One cannot overlook pivotal moments such as the siege of Malta depicted intricately by Matteo Perez d'Aleccio—a testament to their resilience against overwhelming odds. The Knights Hospitaller, known as the Knights of Rhodes, left an indelible legacy.