St John the Baptist Wearing the Red Tabard of the Order of St John
St John the Baptist Wearing the Red Tabard of the Order of St John is a painting by Mattia Preti, from 1671.
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| Artist | Mattia Preti |
| Year | 1671 |
| Medium | oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 98 cm × 78 cm (39 in × 31 in) |
| Location | National Museum of Fine Arts, Malta, Valletta |
Description
The painting is an oil on canvas with dimensions of 98 x 78 centimeters. It is in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Malta, in Valletta.[1]
Analysis
The painting is believed to be a self-portrait of the artist, Mattia Preti, wearing the red tabard of the Order of Saint John.
References
- "Risen Christ - Guido Reni". www.europeana.eu.
Sources
- Keith Sciberras (2012). Mattia Preti: The Triumphant Manner, with a Catalogue of His Works in Malta. Photographs Joe P. Borg. Midsea Books. ISBN 9789993274070.
External links
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