Knights Hospitaller (48 Subjects)
The siege of Rhodes by the Ottomans, 1480.
View of Rhodes, during its siege by the Ottomans, 1480.
Ships of the Knights Hospitaller of Rhodes.
Ottoman emissaries to the Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller in Rhodes.
The Sultan conversing with the Grand Master of Rhodes.
Conference between representatives of the Ottoman forces and of the Knights Hospitaller.
Bodrum Castle, built by the Knights Hospitaller at the port of Bodrum (anc. Halicarnassus).
Frontispiece: The Coat of Arms of the Knights Hospitaller of Malta.
Coat of Arms of the Knights Hospitaller of Rhodes.
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).
Facade and tower of the church of Saint John in Rhodes.
Side wall of the church of Saint John in Rhodes.
Architectural features from Castellania in the medieval town of Rhodes.
The Auberge of the Langue of France in the medieval town of Rhodes.
The Auberge of the Langue of Spain and Portugal in the medieval town of Rhodes.
The Auberge of the Langue of Italy in the medieval town of Rhodes.
The Auberge of the Langue of England in the medieval town of Rhodes.
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.
Frescoes from the Church of Agios Georgios Chostos in Filerimos, Rhodes. Resurrection of the Dead.
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.
Gate of the Hospital of the Knights of St. John at Jerusalem.
View of the medieval town of Rhodes.