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Tapestry Chamber Capture of Algerian vessel

Grandmaster's Palace, Malta

Grandmaster's Palace, Malta
Valletta, Malta

The frieze of the chamber is decorated with 14 canvas paintings representing some of the Order’s victories at sea during the first half of the 17th century. This particular frieze depicts the capture of an algerian vessel in Malta's territorial waters by general Ruffo on the 25th of January 1661

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  • Title: Tapestry Chamber Capture of Algerian vessel
  • Rights: Heritage Malta, Heritage Malta
  • Photographer: Stephen Psaila, Stephen Psaila
Grandmaster's Palace, Malta

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