Mattia Preti (Italian, 1613–1699)

FebMattia Preti was born on February 24, 1613, and died on January 3, 1699.¹

Mattia Preti was commissioned to paint frescoes depicting deliverance from the plague on city gates to commemorate the end of the 1656 plague in Naples.¹

Mattia Preti painted frescoes depicting deliverance from the plague on seven city gates during the 1656 plague in Naples.¹

Mattia Preti joined the Order of St. John (Knights of Malta) in 1660, earning him the title 'the Calabrian Knight'.¹