Alof de Wignacourt
1608
Caravaggio painted this striking portrait of Alof de Wignacourt, the Grand Master of the Knights of Malta, shortly after fleeing Rome to escape a murder charge in 1607. The imposing knight stands in gleaming, highly detailed armor, gripping a commander's baton, while his young page boy holds his plumed helmet. This masterpiece showcases the artist's signature dramatic lighting and hyper-realistic detail, helping him gain favor with the powerful order—though his stay in Malta ended just as violently as his time in Rome.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
Location: Louvre Museum