Mattia Collection

Pilate Washing His Hands, 1663. Creator: Mattia Preti
Pilate Washing His Hands, 1663

Christ on a balcony surrounded by guards, Pilate stands to the right gesturing toward him; from the series of 112 prints of the sacred history, after the painting by Mattia Preti, ca. 1730-39

Moses receiving the Tablets of the Law from God who descends from the heavens; from the series of 112 prints of the sacred history, after the painting by Mattia Preti, ca. 1730-39

Saint John the Baptist Preaching, ca. 1650. Creator: Mattia Preti
Saint John the Baptist Preaching, ca. 1650. Saint John the Baptist in the wilderness with hand raised heavenwards in repentance

Interior of St Johns Co-Cathedral, Valletta, Malta. St Johns Co-Cathedral was built between 1573 and 1578 by the Maltese architect Gerolamo Cassar

Vanitas, 1650. Artist: Mattia Preti
Vanitas, 1650. Found in the collection of the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Folded napkins Li tre trattati messer Mattia
Folded napkins, Li tre trattati di messer Mattia Giegher, bavaro di Mosbvrc, trinciante dell ill.ma natione alemanna in Padova, Giegher, Mattia, Engraving, 1639

An Angel Blowing a Trumpet (recto), The Virgin and Child with Kneeling Saints (verso); Mattia Preti, Italian (Neapolitan)

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Mattia: The Maltese Master of Brush and Chisel - A Journey Through Time and Art Discover the captivating world of Mattia, the renowned 17th-century Maltese artist. Known for his mastery of painting and sculpture, Mattia's works span various genres, from religious to mythological. Witness the iconic "Pilate Washing His Hands" (1663), where the Roman ruler symbolically cleanses himself of Jesus' blood. In contrast, observe "Moses Receiving the Tablets of the Law" (date unknown), where the prophet receives the Ten Commandments from God. Mattia's "Saint John the Baptist Preaching" (ca. 1650) showcases the intensity of the Baptist's message, while "Christ on a Balcony Surrounded by Guards" (date unknown) presents a unique perspective of the Savior. Step inside the hallowed halls of St. John's Co-Cathedral in Valletta, Malta, to marvel at Mattia's intricate frescoes adorning its walls. Delve into the depths of vanitas with Mattia's "Vanitas" (1650), a poignant reminder of life's fleeting nature. Explore the lesser-known side through "Li tre trattati messer Mattia" (Folded Napkins), a collection of his treatises on art. Lastly, behold the ethereal "An Angel Blowing a Trumpet (recto)" and "The Virgin and Child with the Angel" - a testament to Mattia's divine inspiration and artistic prowess.