Matteo Pérez d’Aleccio: Master of Malta and Peru Matteo Pérez de Alesio (1547-1628) stands as a pivotal figure in the late Mannerist and early Baroque periods, renowned for his dramatic historical paintings, particularly his monumental frescoes depicting the Siege of Malta. His career spanned continents – from the bustling studios of Rome to the sun-drenched landscapes of Peru – reflecting a remarkable adaptability and an evolving art…