Creation of Knights of St. John. Induction ceremony of the Knights Hospitaller in a chapel. A Grand Master seated on a throne holds up a pallium sash with cross. Three young men in long gowns with swords kneel before him. Other knights in ruff collars, doublets and hose date the scene to the 15th century before the Dissolution of the Monasteries. Copperplate engraving by Malcolm from an unknown book, London, 18th century.

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