Maltese Knight painted wood and metal, 2003 12” x 7.5” Member of a military religious order founded in 1020 to provide medical care for pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land. The Knights were expected to observe obligations symbolized by the eight-pointed cross: live in truth, have faith, repent of sins, give proof of humility, love justice, be merciful, be sincere and whole-hearted and endure persecution.