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The work was painted by Antoine de Favray sometime between 1744 and 1762, probably around 1750. Commissioned by the Hospitallers during the magistracy of Manuel Pinto da Fonseca, the painting is one of a number of works by Favray which illustrate episodes from the Order's history.Today the painting is located within the Ambassadors' Room of the Grandmaster's Palace in Valletta.
d Manuel Pinto da Fonseca Valletta Antoine de Favray Grandmaster's Palace