Portret van Jean Parisot de La Valette, grootmeester van de Orde van Malta 1565

This 1565 engraving by Marco dell'Angolo del Moro, titled "Portret van Jean Parisot de La Valette, grootmeester van de Orde van Malta," depicts Jean Parisot de La Valette, the Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller. The engraving, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases La Valette in a bust-length portrait, framed by an elaborate border. The border features cherubs holding scrolls with Latin inscriptions and angels holding a wreath. The central focus is La Valette, portrayed with a determined expression and a white cross, the symbol of the Knights Hospitaller, prominently displayed on his chest. This engraving, a powerful testament to the life of a prominent historical figure, exemplifies the artistic traditions of the 16th century.