Stefano Erardi

Mannerism was outdated by Erardi's lifetime, but he probably became familiar with this style through studying paintings located in churches and collections in Malta.

[1] Erardi might have also been influenced by the works of Baroque artists such as Caravaggio,[2] Domenichino and Guido Reni.

He also had connections with Sicily, Naples and Rome which were secured by the Order of St. John and the church.

[1] Works by Erardi may be found in many church buildings throughout Malta and Gozo.

[1] Other paintings by Erardi may be found in the parish churches of Birgu, Birkirkara, Cospicua,[3] Kirkop, Mosta, Msida, Naxxar, Qormi, Qrendi, Safi, Sannat, Victoria, Gozo and Żurrieq, along with the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieħa and in numerous other churches and chapels.

Adoration of the Magi (1667), Chapel of the Langue of Germany, Saint John's Co-Cathedral , Valletta
Christ and the Samaritan Woman (date unknown), National Museum of Fine Arts , Valletta