A photograph of an etching by Matteo Perez d'Aleccio (1547-1616) depicting the attack on the spur of St Michael (today known as Isla, Senglea) in which the Christians sank six large and four small Turkish boats, and took a Turkish frigate prisoner, together with some Turks, capturing six Turkish standards.

A photograph of an etching by Matteo Perez d'Aleccio (1547-1616) depicting an aerial view of the north-east of Malta, from St Elmo and Marsamxett Harbour on the left and Marsasirocco (Marsaxlokk) on the right. The Turkish army make their main landings with the foreground depicting the Turkish camp in Marsa, their main encampment throughout the siege. Between St Elmo and Marsaxlokk squadrons of troops engage with a party of Christian knights.

A photograph of an etching by Matteo Perez d'Aleccio (1547-1616) depicting an aerial view of the north-east of Malta, from St Elmo and Marsamxett Harbour on the left and Marsasirocco (Marsaxlokk) on the right. The Turkish army make their main landings with the foreground depicting the Turkish camp in Marsa, their main encampment throughout the siege. Between St Elmo and Marsaxlokk squadrons of troops engage with a party of Christian knights.

A photograph of an etching by Matteo Perez d'Aleccio (1547-1616) depicting the bombardment of St Elmo on the 27th May 1565 and includes the Turkish camp in Marsa. Taken from the view-point of the Turkish base camp at Marsa, it shows the formation of the Turkish batteries round St Elmo.

A photograph of an etching by Matteo Perez d'Aleccio (1547-1616) depicting the bombardment of St Elmo on the 27th May 1565 and includes the Turkish camp in Marsa. Taken from the view-point of the Turkish base camp at Marsa, it shows the formation of the Turkish batteries round St Elmo.

A photograph of an etching by Matteo Perez d'Aleccio (1547-1616) depicting the rout of the final Turkish expedition against Medina by the relief force on the 13th September 1565. After the relieving force of Don Garcia de Toledo had landed on the west side of the island, the Turks prepare to leave. In the central foreground is the fortress of Medina from which the Knights and relieving troops are driving the Turks north-west to their galleys. More Knights are coming from Birgu and St Michael.

A photograph of an etching by Matteo Perez d'Aleccio (1547-1616) depicting the rout of the final Turkish expedition against Medina by the relief force on the 13th September 1565. After the relieving force of Don Garcia de Toledo had landed on the west side of the island, the Turks prepare to leave. In the central foreground is the fortress of Medina from which the Knights and relieving troops are driving the Turks north-west to their galleys. More Knights are coming from Birgu and St Michael.

A photograph of an etching by Matteo Perez d'Aleccio (1547-1616) depicting the rout of the final Turkish expedition against Medina by the relief force on the 13th September 1565. After the relieving force of Don Garcia de Toledo had landed on the west side of the island, the Turks prepare to leave. In the central foreground is the fortress of Medina from which the Knights and relieving troops are driving the Turks north-west to their galleys. More Knights are coming from Birgu and St Michael.

A photograph of an etching by Matteo Perez d'Aleccio (1547-1616) depicting the rout of the final Turkish expedition against Medina by the relief force on the 13th September 1565. After the relieving force of Don Garcia de Toledo had landed on the west side of the island, the Turks prepare to leave. In the central foreground is the fortress of Medina from which the Knights and relieving troops are driving the Turks north-west to their galleys. More Knights are coming from Birgu and St Michael.

A photograph of an etching by Matteo Perez d'Aleccio (1547-1616) depicting the capture of St Elmo on the 23rd June 1565.

A photograph of an etching by Matteo Perez d'Aleccio (1547-1616) depicting the capture of St Elmo on the 23rd June 1565.

A photograph of an etching by Matteo Perez d'Aleccio (1547-1616) depicting the height of the main Turkish attack on Birgu, on 21st August 1565. The Mount Salvadore battery is firing from the far left along with the Turkish assault. They have managed to place their flags on the walls, however, they are being held. In the centre, holding a baton in his right hand, we find the Grand Master of Valletta, La Valette.

A photograph of an etching by Matteo Perez d'Aleccio (1547-1616) depicting the siege of Birgu and the battery of the Post of Castille on 6 July 1565. The Turkish batteries assault the posts of the Castilian and German Knights in Birgu. In this picture, the viewpoint has shifted over to the right, looking straight over Mount Salvadore to Fort St Elmo.

A photograph of an etching by Matteo Perez d'Aleccio (1547-1616) depicting the siege of Birgu and the battery of the Post of Castille on 6 July 1565. The Turkish batteries assault the posts of the Castilian and German Knights in Birgu. In this picture, the viewpoint has shifted over to the right, looking straight over Mount Salvadore to Fort St Elmo.

A photograph of an etching by Matteo Perez d'Aleccio (1547-1616) depicting the height of the main Turkish attack on Birgu, on 21st August 1565. The Mount Salvadore battery is firing from the far left along with the Turkish assault. They have managed to place their flags on the walls, however, they are being held. In the centre, holding a baton in his right hand, we find the Grand Master of Valletta, La Valette.

A photograph of an etching by Matteo Perez d'Aleccio (1547-1616) depicting the first sightings of the great Turkish army which were sent to attack and capture Malta.

A photograph of an etching by Matteo Perez d'Aleccio (1547-1616) depicting the small rescue of the village which took place on the night of the 5th of July during the Siege of 1565. Auxiliary troops on the way to the Borgo in Malta. The etching was created in 1631.

A photograph of an etching by Matteo Perez d'Aleccio (1547-1616) depicting the small rescue of the village which took place on the night of the 5th of July during the Siege of 1565. Auxiliary troops on the way to the Borgo in Malta. The etching was created in 1631.

A photograph of an etching by Matteo Perez d'Aleccio (1547-1616) depicting all the locations of the French assault batteries, number of pieces and ports and fortresses.

A photograph of an etching by Matteo Perez d'Aleccio (1547-1616) depicting all the locations of the French assault batteries, number of pieces and ports and fortresses.