Maltese Cross 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

His Majesty King George VI, 1937. Creator: Unknown
His Majesty King George VI, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

Francesco I de Medici (1541-1587), 1620-1624. Creator: Peter Paul Rubens
Francesco I de Medici (1541-1587), 1620-1624

Mr. Holbrook Blinn, in costume, 1919 Mar. 6. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mr. Holbrook Blinn, in costume, 1919 Mar. 6. American actor

Mr. Holbrook Blinn, in costume, 1919 Mar. 6. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mr. Holbrook Blinn, in costume, 1919 Mar. 6. American actor

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

Members of the Coventry Volunteer Fire Brigade, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Members of the Coventry Volunteer Fire Brigade, 1862. A movement was set on foot a short time since at Coventry with a view to the establishment of a volunteer fire brigade

Malta Oratory of The Holy Cross exterior with limestone, Maltese cross and bell tower under a bright blue sky, old city of Birgu (Citta Vittoriosa), Malta, Mediterranean, Europe

Woman of Arles, France, 19th century. Her traditional headdress is based on a Greek style
FLO4658065 Woman of Arles, France, 19th century. Her traditional headdress is based on a Greek style, and features a large ribbon tied in a bow at front, and a cap behind

Aeneas Sylvius Piccolomini (1405-64) presents Eleonora of Aragon to Frederick III (1415-93), 1503-08 (fresco) (detail)
GRL153305 Aeneas Sylvius Piccolomini (1405-64) presents Eleonora of Aragon to Frederick III (1415-93), 1503-08 (fresco) (detail) by Pinturicchio

Panoramic interior view of Roman Catholic St. John Co-Cathedral with golden Maltese cross symbols on arches, Valletta, Malta, Europe

Don Jose Monino y Redondo, Conde de Floridablanca, c. 1776. Creator: Pompeo Batoni
Don Jose Monino y Redondo, Conde de Floridablanca, c. 1776

Portrait of Francesco I de Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany, ca. 1707

Ixworth Cross (garnet & gold)
1216339 Ixworth Cross (garnet & gold) by Anglo-Saxon; length: 4.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: The pendant was found at Ixworth, Suffolk in 1856)

Jean Baptiste de Valbelle, from Portraits des grands hommes, femmes illustres
STC422603 Jean Baptiste de Valbelle, from Portraits des grands hommes, femmes illustres, et sujets memorables de France, grave et imprimes en couleurs, published by Pierre Blin, 1786-92

General Charles Griffin and Officers, 1861-65 (b / w photo)
STC354363 General Charles Griffin and Officers, 1861-65 (b/w photo) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96) & studio; Private Collection; (add.info.: General Griffin (1825-1867)

The Prince of Wales, in the costume of Grand Master of the Knights Hospitallers of Malta
875824 The Prince of Wales, in the costume of Grand Master of the Knights Hospitallers of Malta, at the Devonshire House Ball on 3rd July 1897, at Devonshire House, Piccadilly

Portrait of Ferdinand I (1549-1609) de Medici (oil on canvas)
BAT219550 Portrait of Ferdinand I (1549-1609) de Medici (oil on canvas) by Tito, Tiberio di (1573-1627); Museo Nazionale di Palazzo Reale, Pisa, Tuscany, Italy; Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; Italian

Portrait of Ferdinand I (1549-1609) de Medici (oil on canvas)
BAT219547 Portrait of Ferdinand I (1549-1609) de Medici (oil on canvas) by Italian School; Galleria Palatina & Appartamenti Reali di Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Tuscany

Dr. William Reid Clanny, 1841-1850 (oil on canvas)
TW429405 Dr. William Reid Clanny, 1841-1850 (oil on canvas) by Reay, John (fl.1841-50); 107.4x87.4 cm; Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, Tyne & Wear

Grand Master and Chaplains of the Knights of the Order of Malta
BON51747 Grand Master and Chaplains of the Knights of the Order of Malta by Favray, Antoine de (1706-91) (circle of); Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Dish, from Kashan, Iran, Seljuk period, late 13th century
AME117764 Dish, from Kashan, Iran, Seljuk period, late 13th century (stone-paste with polychrome under glaze) by Persian School, (13th century); diam

Henry IV of France, from Honor Military, and Civill, William Segar, pub
3051723 Henry IV of France, from Honor Military, and Civill, William Segar, pub. Robert Barker, London, 1602 (hand coloured engraving) by Rogers

Marie, Duchess of Burgundy (oil on canvas)
PWI261829 Marie, Duchess of Burgundy (oil on canvas) by French School, (16th century); Chateau de Beauregard, France; (add.info.: 1457-1482)

Reverse of the Ixworth Cross (garnet & gold)
1216340 Reverse of the Ixworth Cross (garnet & gold) by Anglo-Saxon; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Reverse of 1216339)

The Fight with Smallpox, Hospital-Ships in the Thames (b / w photo)
1629403 The Fight with Smallpox, Hospital-Ships in the Thames (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fight with Smallpox)

Portrait of Giovan Carlo de Medici at ten years of age (oil on canvas)
3513091 Portrait of Giovan Carlo de Medici at ten years of age (oil on canvas) by Sustermans, Justus (1597-1681); Vasarian Corridor (Corridoio Vasariano), Palazzo Pitti, Florence

Portrait of a Knight of Malta, possibly Fra Antonio Martelli, 1607-08 (oil on canvas)
AII79607 Portrait of a Knight of Malta, possibly Fra Antonio Martelli, 1607-08 (oil on canvas) by Caravaggio, Michelangelo Merisi da (1571-1610); 118.5x95.5 cm; Palazzo Pitti, Florence

A young couple stand on the site of the altar of St Peters Church. At their feet is a brass cross inset on the pavement. Liverpool, Merseyside. May 1959

Simon Newcomb, 1909. Creator: Charles Harold L. MacDonald
Simon Newcomb, 1909

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

Malta, from Flags of All Nations, Series 2 (N10) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1890

Order of Malta cross, Paris, France, Europe

H. M. Victor Emmanuel III, King of Italy, c1910s, (c1920). Creator: Russell & Sons
H. M. Victor Emmanuel III, King of Italy, c1910s, (c1920). Portrait of Victor Emmanuel III (1869-1947) who reigned for nearly 46 years

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)

Guest in costume for Queen Victorias Bal Costume, May 12 1842, (1843). Creator
Guest in costume for Queen Victorias Bal Costume, May 12 1842, (1843). Man in a cloak with the Maltese cross symbol on his tabard

Prince Georg Friedrich of Waldeck, (1690s). Creator: Jacques Blondeau
Prince Georg Friedrich of Waldeck, (1690s). Portrait of German and Dutch Field Marshal Prince Georg Friedrich of Waldeck (1620-1692)

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

Victoria Cross, the New Order of Valour for the Army, c1857. The Victoria Cross was instituted in 1856 for all ranks of the British army and navy

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

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

Portrait of Frederick Christian, Elector of Saxony (1722-1763). Artist: Mengs, Anton Raphael (1728-1779)
Portrait of Frederick Christian, Elector of Saxony (1722-1763). Private Collection

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

The Priory Palace in Gatchina, before 1817. Artist: Martynov, Andrei Yefimovich (1768-1826)
The Priory Palace in Gatchina, before 1817. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

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

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The Maltese Cross: A Symbol of Tradition, Power, and Elegance Throughout history, the Maltese cross has held great significance in various cultures and contexts. From its association with Saint Martha to its presence in prestigious orders and regal portraits, this emblematic symbol has left an indelible mark. In the charming town of Arles, France during the 19th century, a woman donned a traditional headdress inspired by Greek fashion. Adorned with a large ribbon tied into an elegant bow at the front and a cap behind, her attire was completed by the prominent Maltese cross resting on her bosom. Known as the Cross of Saint Martha, it represented devotion and faith. Moving across time to 1503-08 Italy, we witness Aeneas Sylvius Piccolomini presenting Eleonora of Aragon to Frederick III through a captivating fresco. Amidst intricate details lies another depiction of the Maltese cross - an emblem that exudes power and nobility. Venturing further south to Malta's capital city Valletta stands St. John Co-Cathedral - a magnificent Roman Catholic marvel adorned with golden Maltese crosses embellishing its arches. These symbols serve as reminders of Malta's rich religious heritage intertwined with grandeur. Pompeo Batoni's artistic prowess shines through his masterpiece depicting Don Jose Monino y Redondo from c. 1776. The subject proudly wears his Prussian Pour le Merite order - an exquisite gold and enamel rendition of the iconic cross that signifies honor and distinction. Turning our attention to Tuscany in ca. 1707 reveals Francesco I de Medici portrayed regally against lush surroundings while sporting yet another representation of the revered symbol adorning his attire – emphasizing prestige within noble circles. Delving deeper into historical artifacts brings us face-to-face with Ixworth Cross – an enchanting fusion of garnet and gold.