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Malta. Siege of the Turks in July 1565
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Malta. Siege of the Turks in July 1565
Palace of the Grand Master, 16th-18th centuries. Residence of the Grand Master of the Order of Saint John. Fresco that the decorates the walls of the Supreme Council Room by Matteo Perez de Aleccio (1547-1628). It depicts the Great Siege of Malta by the Ottoman Empire in 1565. Siege of the Turks in July 1565 before the resistance of the gun batteries of the Spanish troops. Valletta. Malta. Date: 2019
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This image transports us back to the pivotal moment in history known as the Great Siege of Malta in July 1565. The Palace of the Grand Master, a 16th-17th century residence in Valletta, Malta, houses this exquisite fresco by the renowned artist Matteo Perez de Aleccio. The Supreme Council Room is adorned with this masterpiece that vividly depicts the Ottoman Empire's attempt to conquer the island. The scene unfolds with the Ottoman forces, led by Turkish commanders in turbans, attempting to breach the Spanish gun batteries. The Mediterranean Sea shimmers in the background, reflecting the intensity of the conflict that was about to unfold. The resistance of the Spanish troops, under the leadership of the Grand Master of the Order of Saint John, is evident in the determined expressions of the soldiers. Charity, a central theme of the Order of Saint John, is depicted through the figure of a woman offering mercy to a fallen soldier. The ornate interior of the room, with its intricate details and rich colors, adds to the grandeur of the scene. The fresco is a testament to the courage and resilience of the European forces during this critical episode in the Mediterranean's modern age. The Great Siege of Malta was a significant turning point in the history of Europe, as it prevented the Ottoman Empire from expanding further into the Mediterranean. The painting is a precious reminder of the religious and political conflicts that shaped the European continent during the 16th and 17th centuries.
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