Antique engraving depicting the dress of a Master of the Knights of Jerusalem, with the large cross of the Order of Saint John clearly visible on the garment. The Italian caption reads: “Habito antico del Maestro de Cau. Gerosolimitani”.
This plate is associated with Filippo Bonanni’s (1638-1725) Catalogo degli ordini equestri e militari esposto in imagini, e con breve racconto, published in Rome in 1711. The work is devoted to chivalric and military orders and contains numerous plates showing their costumes and insignia. The plates are attributed to Giovanni Battista Sintes after Andrea Antonio Orazi.
An interesting historical print relating to the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem / Order of Malta, as well as historical military costume and insignia.
Reference: Filippo Bonanni, Rome, 1711 Engraver: Giovanni Battista Sintes After: Andrea Antonio Orazi Technique: copper engraving Sheet: 26.7 Ă— 20.1 cm / 10.5 Ă— 7.9 in Engraving: 22.1 Ă— 16.4 cm / 8.7 Ă— 6.5 in
Condition: foxing and age-related stains mainly visible in the margins, with some marks and signs of ageing to the paper. The engraved image remains clear, legible and finely detailed. Please study the photographs carefully.
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