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.
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.
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 the first sightings of the great Turkish army which were sent to attack and capture Malta.
Inscription:
"For the attention of Ian Lochhead.
This box contains 24 negatives of Allechio etchings held in the possession of Joseph Galea esq.
With the compliments of Mike Goss."
Inscription:
"Melita Productions Ltd
50 Whitehall Park London N19 3TN 01-272-3806
Cable Address Melita London N19
The Siege of Malta 1565
- The arrival of the Turkish Armada.
- The Turkish Disembark at Marsaxlokk.
- The investment of St. Elmo.
- The fall of St. Elmo.
- The investment of Fort St. Elmo.
- The little relief arrives at Birgu.
- The bombardment of the Post of Castille.
- 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.
- The assault upon the Post of Castille.
- A depiction of the entire war.
- The arrival of the great relief.
- 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"
A photograph of a painting (fresco) of 'St Michael assualted by land and sea' which depicts scenes from the Great Siege of Malta in 1565 displayed at the Palace of the Grand Master in Valletta.
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.
A photograph of a painting (fresco) of 'The arrival of the great relief' which depicts scenes from the Great Siege of Malta in 1565 displayed at the Palace of the Grand Master in Valletta.
A photograph of a painting (fresco) of 'The arrival of the Turkish Armada' which depicts scenes from the Great Siege of Malta in 1565 displayed at the Palace of the Grand Master in Valletta.
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 a painting (fresco) of 'The assault upon the Post of Castille' which depicts scenes from the Great Siege of Malta in 1565 displayed at the Palace of the Grand Master in Valletta.
A photograph of a painting (fresco) of 'The bombardment of the Post of Castille' which depicts scenes from the Great Siege of Malta in 1565 displayed at the Palace of the Grand Master in Valletta.