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A large detailed painting showing the entrance to Malta’s Grand Harbour with ships seeking the haven in a storm. The view is sea level and there are two ships of the Maltese Order heading for cover the storm and a third has already reached the outer walls. The forts of Ricasoli and St Elmo, where the Knights Hospitallers made their prime bases, defend the harbour approach and are accurately depicted on either side of the harbour mouth. This entrance is shown as a haven to shipping hurrying to escape from the raging storm. Lightning and driving rain can be seen on the right of the painting. Although the painting has traditionally been attributed to Vanvitelli it is now thought more likely to be by Alberto Pullicino, baptised in Valletta, on 6 February 1719.
Title
Shipping in a Rough Sea off Malta
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 59.7 x W 129.5 cm
Accession number
BHC1892
Work type
Painting
