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MT NAM PDE_0083-PHO-35 · Item
Part of The Lochhead Family Collection

A photograph of a painting (fresco) of 'A depiction of the entire war' which depicts scenes from the Great Siege of Malta in 1565 displayed at the Palace of the Grand Master in Valletta.

MT NAM PDE_0083-DOC-2 · Item
Part of The Lochhead Family Collection

Inscription:
"Melita Productions Ltd
50 Whitehall Park London N19 3TN 01-272-3806
Cable Address Melita London N19

The Siege of Malta 1565

  1. The arrival of the Turkish Armada.
  2. The Turkish Disembark at Marsaxlokk.
  3. The investment of St. Elmo.
  4. The fall of St. Elmo.
  5. The investment of Fort St. Elmo.
  6. The little relief arrives at Birgu.
  7. The bombardment of the Post of Castille.
  8. St. Michael assaulted by land and sea.
    • An additional picture showing 8&9 in relation, also the balcony. This section is heavily restored, and the balcony, said to be the bridge of one of the Order's ships, is not part of the original plan.
  9. The assault upon the Post of Castille.
  10. A depiction of the entire war.
  11. The arrival of the great relief.
  12. The Turkish armada put to flight.

Melita Productions Reg. in England 1086832
Reg Office 72 High Street Teddington Middx
VAT No. 229 6660 38

Directors: I. C. Lochhead E.A.C. Lochhead"

MT NAM PDE_0083-PHO-33 · Item
Part of The Lochhead Family Collection

A photograph of two paintinga (frescos) of both 'The bombardment of the Post of Castille' and 'The assault upon the Post of Castille' which depict scenes from the Great Siege of Malta in 1565 displayed at the Palace of the Grand Master in Valletta. An additional picture showing 2 paintings in relation, also the balcony. This section is heavily restored and the balcony, said to be the bridge of one of the Order's ships, is not part of the original plan.

MT NAM PDE_0083-PHO-7 · Item
Part of The Lochhead Family Collection

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.

MT NAM PDE_0083-PHO-18 · Item
Part of The Lochhead Family Collection

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.

MT NAM PDE_0083-PHO-17 · Item
Part of The Lochhead Family Collection

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.

MT NAM PDE_0083-PHO-6 · Item
Part of The Lochhead Family Collection

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.