Hospitallers Collection (page 2)

Robert Curthose. Artist: Decaisne, Henri (1799-1852)
Robert Curthose. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

The Priory Palace in Gatchina, before 1817. Artist: Martynov, Andrei Yefimovich (1768-1826)
The Priory Palace in Gatchina, before 1817. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Alof de Wignacourt (1547-1622), Grand Master of the Order of Malta. Artist: Caravaggio, Michelangelo (1571-1610)
Alof de Wignacourt (1547-1622), Grand Master of the Order of Malta. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

The burning of Templars (From: De casibus virorum illustrium by Giovanni Boccaccio). Found in the collection of British Library

Louis XIV receiving the oath of the Marquis De Dangeau, Grand Master of the Order of Saint Lazare in Artist: Pezey
Louis XIV receiving the oath of the Marquis De Dangeau, Grand Master of the Order of Saint Lazare in the chapel of Versailles, D

Portrait of baron Alexei Vasilyev, 1800. Artist: Borovikovsky, Vladimir Lukich (1757-1825)
Portrait of baron Alexei Vasilyev, 1800. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

A Knight of Saint John, ca 1530. Artist: Caravaggio, Polidoro da (ca 1499-1543)
A Knight of Saint John, ca 1530. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Portrait of a Knight of Rhodes, 1514. Artist: Franciabigio (1482-1525)
Portrait of a Knight of Rhodes, 1514. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Villa Malta, Rome, 1860s. Artist: Leighton, Frederic, 1st Baron Leighton (1830-1896)
The Villa Malta, Rome, 1860s. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Knights Templar Burned in the Presence of Philip the Fair and His Courtiers, ca 1413-1415. Found in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Effigy From The Tomb Of Beatrix Cornel, 1427 - 1451, Prioress Of The Lady Hospitallers Of St. John Of Jerusalem, In The Convent Of Sijena, Aragon, Spain

Artists Impression Of Krak Or Crac Des Chevaliers Crusader Castle, Syria. From Military And Religious Life In The Middle Ages By Paul Lacroix Published London Circa 1880

Syria. Margat (Marqab). Castle Qalaat al-Marqab (Castle of the Watchtower). Crusader fortrees and one of the major strongholds of the Knights Hospitaller. Built 1062. Basalt

Utrecht. Cathedral of Saint Catherine. 15th-16th centuries. Detail

John of God (1495-1550). Religious Portuguesse. Statue. Mont
John of God (1495-1550). Religious Portuguesse. Formed the Brothers Hospitallers of St. John of God, dedicated to the care of the poor. Statue. Montemor-o-Novo (Native town). Portugal

Knights of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem restoring religion in Armenia in 1347
XIR200561 Knights of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem restoring religion in Armenia in 1347, 1844 (oil on canvas) by Delaborde, Henri (1811-99); 70x79 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

The Chapter of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem held in Rhodes in 1524, 1839 (oil
XIR200560 The Chapter of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem held in Rhodes in 1524, 1839 (oil on canvas) by Jacquand, Claude (1804-78); 111x112 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Hospitallers: Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem: Religious military order founded 11th century to care for sick pilgrims in Jerusalem. After siege of Acre (1291) moved to Cyprus

Prince of Wales at Costume Ball
The Prince of Wales (the future Edward VII) as the Grand Master of the Knights Hospitallers of Malta. He wore this costume to the Historical Costume Ball at Devonshire House

Turks Besiege Rhodes
Having taken Constantinople, the Turks turn their eyes on Rhodes and besiege it, but it is heroically defended by the Hospitallers (Knights of St John) and the Turks retire

D aubusson at Rhodes
During the siege of Rhodes by the Turks, Pierre d Aubusson, Grand Master of the defending Knights Hospitallers, offers the command to his brother Antoine

Crusaders Fortress
A Crusaders Citadel in Syria - Krak, Syria - reconstruction of the fortress of the Knights Hospitallers. They took it from the Kurds in 1125 and rebuilt it in 1202

Valette and Envoy
La Valette, Grand Master of the Hospitallers, shows the Turkish envoy a ditch and says thats the only part of Malta the besiegers will obtain. Below, view of Malta

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"Hospitallers: Guardians of Faith and Compassion" In the annals of history, the Hospitallers stand as noble figures dedicated to serving humanity. Led by Hugues de Payens, Grand Master of the Knights Templar, these valiant warriors embodied chivalry and devotion. Their story is etched in artistry by Henri Lehmann, capturing their unwavering spirit. Among those who followed in their footsteps was John Of God, a Portuguese religious figure revered as a saint. His selfless acts touched countless lives and inspired Agapit Vallmitjana i's sculpture "Saint John of God" in 1883. The Order of Saint John of Jerusalem found its stalwart leader in the Grand Prior. With unwavering commitment to justice and mercy, they safeguarded the vulnerable under their care. The legacy continued with Guillaume de Clermont defending Acre's walls during its siege depicted by Dominique Papety's artwork. One cannot forget pivotal moments like "The Battle of Arsuf" where bravery prevailed on September 7th, 1191. This black-and-white photograph immortalizes this historic event that shaped the destiny of nations. Ferdinand I de Medici emerges as an influential patron supporting these noble endeavors through his portrait painted on canvas. His passion for philanthropy resonated with Jacques de Molay when he captured Jerusalem in 1299—an act commemorated through oil-on-canvas artwork. From Rhodes to Honourable Capitulation, Lat 6067 chronicles Turkish operations at sieges with meticulous detail—a testament to Hospitallers' resilience against all odds. Through art and historical accounts alike, we glimpse into a time when faith intertwined with valorous actions defined humanity's purpose—the Hospitallers embodying compassion amidst chaos.