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A Chaplain of the Order with Map

The sitters of many portraits in the Museum collections are anonymous. Here, the short red cloak with a white eight pointed cross and lace surplice identifies the sitter as a chaplain of the Order. He is indicating towards a map of Malta.

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Object type: Paintings
Date: Production: 18th century
Subject(s): Portraiture
Knights of Malta
Dimensions: Height x width (canvas size): 1000 x 690mm
Materials and technique: Oil on canvas
Production place: Spain
Related place(s): Malta
References: Barclay, Malcolm. "Chaplain of the Order with Map." VADS. Accessed February 12, 2026. https://www.vads.ac.uk/digital/collection/NIRP/id/30720
Exhibition history: Malte: Huit Siecles d'Histoire, Palace of Versailles, 23 June 1961-30 September 1961
Catalogue number: 1803