Mattia Preti Collection

Pilate Washing His Hands, 1663. Creator: Mattia Preti
Pilate Washing His Hands, 1663

Mattia Preti, Italian Baroque painter
5893311 Mattia Preti, Italian Baroque painter.; (add.info.: Portrait of Mattia Preti, Italian Baroque painter 1613-1699. Copperplate engraving from Antoine-Joseph Dezallier d'Argenville's)

Saint Veronica with the Veil (image 2 of 2), between c1655 and c1660. Creator: Mattia Preti
Saint Veronica with the Veil (image 2 of 2), between c1655 and c1660

Study of Two Angels, 1661/1666. Creator: Mattia Preti
Study of Two Angels, 1661/1666

Erection of the Cross, episodes from the life of St. Andrew, 1650-51 (fresco)
3928897 Erection of the Cross, episodes from the life of St. Andrew, 1650-51 (fresco) by Preti, Mattia (Il Calabrese) (1613-99); Sant Andrea della Valle, Rome

Crucifixion of the Saint, episodes from the life of St. Andrew, 1650-51 (fresco)
3928917 Crucifixion of the Saint, episodes from the life of St. Andrew, 1650-51 (fresco) by Preti, Mattia (Il Calabrese) (1613-99); Sant Andrea della Valle, Rome

Portrait of a Grand Master of the Knights of Malta, Martin de Redin, c. 1660

Fresco of the vault of the main nave of the Cathedrale Saint John in the city of Valletta
AIS5387534 Fresco of the vault of the main nave of the Cathedrale Saint John in the city of Valletta, Malta (fresco) by Preti

Sophonisba receiving the Cup of Poison, c. 1640 (oil on canvas)
827759 Sophonisba receiving the Cup of Poison, c.1640 (oil on canvas) by Preti, Mattia (Il Calabrese) (1613-99); 86x165.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sophonisba receiving the Cup of Poison)

The Triumph of Love, (oil on canvas)
990271 The Triumph of Love, (oil on canvas) by Preti, Mattia (Il Calabrese) (1613-99); 169x366 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Triumph of Love. Mattia Preti (Il Calabrese) (1613-1699)

Christ on a balcony surrounded by guards, Pilate stands to the right gesturing toward him; from the series of 112 prints of the sacred history, after the painting by Mattia Preti, ca. 1730-39

Moses receiving the Tablets of the Law from God who descends from the heavens; from the series of 112 prints of the sacred history, after the painting by Mattia Preti, ca. 1730-39

Saint John the Baptist Preaching, ca. 1650. Creator: Mattia Preti
Saint John the Baptist Preaching, ca. 1650. Saint John the Baptist in the wilderness with hand raised heavenwards in repentance

Saint Paul the Hermit, c. 1662-1664. Creator: Mattia Preti (Italian, 1613-1699)
Saint Paul the Hermit, c. 1662-1664. After training in Rome in the 1630s and 1640s, Preti went to Naples where he continued working in a mode inspired by the work of Caravaggio

Interior of St Johns Co-Cathedral, Valletta, Malta. St Johns Co-Cathedral was built between 1573 and 1578 by the Maltese architect Gerolamo Cassar

Vanitas, 1650. Artist: Mattia Preti
Vanitas, 1650. Found in the collection of the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Clorinda Rescuing Sofronia Olindo Mattia Preti
Clorinda Rescuing Sofronia and Olindo; Mattia Preti (Italian (Neapolitan), 1613 - 1699); about 1660; Oil on canvas; 178.4 x 231.8 cm (70 1, 4 x 91 1, 4 in.)

Group Saints Angels recto Studies Male Figure
Artokoloro

Design Decoration Cupola Prophet King David Two Putti
Artokoloro

Saint Celestine V Renouncing Papacy Mattia Preti
Artokoloro

Seated Bishop Arms Extended Three Attendant Figures
Artokoloro

Saint John Baptist Preaching ca 1650 Oil canvas
Artokoloro

Martyrdom St Bartholomew Mattia Preti ca 1774
Artokoloro

An Angel Blowing a Trumpet (recto), The Virgin and Child with Kneeling Saints (verso); Mattia Preti, Italian (Neapolitan)

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Mattia Preti, an Italian artist born in 1613, was a master of his craft. His works spanned various mediums and subjects, showcasing his versatility and skill. One of his notable pieces is "Pilate Washing His Hands, " painted in 1663. This captivating artwork depicts the biblical scene where Pontius Pilate attempts to absolve himself of guilt in the crucifixion of Jesus. Another remarkable creation by Preti is the fresco series titled "Erection of the Cross. " Painted between 1650-51, these episodes from the life of St. Andrew showcase Preti's ability to capture dramatic moments with intricate details and vibrant colors. Similarly, his frescoes depicting the Crucifixion of Saint Andrew demonstrate his mastery in storytelling through art. In addition to religious themes, it also excelled at portraiture. One example is his portrait of Martin de Redin, a Grand Master of the Knights of Malta dating back to around 1660. Through this painting, Preti showcases not only de Redin's physical features but also captures his character and authority. Preti's talent extended beyond paintings as he left an indelible mark on architecture too. The vault fresco he created for Cathedrale Saint John in Valletta exemplifies this aspect beautifully. The intricately designed ceiling adds grandeur to the cathedral while paying homage to religious iconography. Amongst Preti's diverse body of work are narrative scenes like "Sophonisba receiving the Cup Poison" (c. 1640) and "The Triumph Love. " These oil paintings display both emotional depth and technical brilliance that define Preti as a true master artist. Religious figures were another subject matter that fascinated Mattia Preti throughout his career. In artworks such as "Christ on a balcony surrounded by guards, " he portrays Christ's final moments before crucifixion with great intensity while emphasizing the contrasting emotions of those present.