Knights Hospitaller (48 Subjects)
1. Funerary stele at the Church of Panagia Acheiropoietos, Lapithos, Cyprus . 2. Part of the front of the Kolossi Castle, Limassol. 3. Front view of the Church of Agios Mamas at Morfou, Cyprus.
Reconstruction of Saint John's lodge in the medieval town of Rhodes. Knight Louis de Graon announces to Grand Master Pierre d'Aubusson the approach of the Ottoman fleet under Mehmed II (1480).
Frescoes from the church of Agios Georgios Chostos in Filerimos, Rhodes. Two women saints intercede in favour of Grand Master Hélion de Villeneuve. Saint Michael kills the dragon. Cross of the Order of the Knights Hospitaller. Saint George kills the dragon.
Frescoes from the church of Agios Georgios Chostos in Filerimos, Rhodes. Scenes from the life of Virgin Mary. Members of the Knights Hospitaller order with their patron saints.
Frescoes from the church of Agios Georgios Chostos in Filerimos, Rhodes.Scenes from the life of the Virgin Mary. Members of the Knights Hospitaller order and children praying.
Frescoes from the Church of Agios Georgios Chostos in Filerimos, Rhodes. The Passion of Christ.
Saint John the Baptist with the Lamb. Pilgrim with his patron saint. Saint Michael kills the demon as the latter is trying to tip over the scales with the good and bad actions of a young knight who is kneeling before Saint Michael. A fountain with a snake and two pigeons, probably an allegory of “Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.” (Matthew 10:16).
Frescoes from the Church of Agios Georgios Chostos in Filerimos, Rhodes. The Passion of Christ. Sculls in armour and coats of arms of the Knights Hospitaller. Death prevails over a knight.
Fig. 1. View of Bodrum (anc. Halicarnassus). In the background the Castle of Halicarnassus, also called Castle of St. Paul. Fig. 2. View of the ruins of the Temple of Ares in Bodrum (anc. Halicarnassus).
View of the medieval city of Rhodes. On the right the Naillac Tower, constructed during the era of the Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller Philibert de Naillac, hence its name, and demolished in the mid-19th century.
View of Marmaris in Asia Minor. In the background the Castle of the city, constructed by the Knights Hospitaller.
View of Agia Marina, Leros. On the left the Castle of Leros, also known as Castle of Panagia, which was initially constructed by the Knights Hospitaller. In the background the Bourtzi Fortress, dating back to the Roman era.
