Parish Church, Annunciation of Our Lady, Tarxien - Malta Ship Graffiti Project

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Parish Church, Annunciation of Our Lady, Tarxien

Region	Southern Harbour
Building type	Place of Worship
Address	Tarxien Parish Church, Tarxien, Malta
Located Graffiti	Ship Graffiti

Tarxien’s Parish Church dates to the late 16th to early 17th century. The construction consists of multiple phases of architectural projects where two spires and side chapels were added. Works were also carried out on the facade of the church.

Gallery

A three-dimensional depiction of a square rigged ship. The ship appears as heaving to portside. The numbers ‘1879’ etched under the graffito are probably related to the ship graffito.

A three-dimensional depiction of a square rigged ship. The ship appears as heaving to portside. The numbers ‘1879’ etched under the graffito are probably related to the ship graffito.

A three-dimensional depiction of a square rigged ship. The ship appears as heaving to portside. The numbers ‘1879’ etched under the graffito are probably related to the ship graffito.

Etchings in the form of a hull together with dot decoration that is typical of ship graffiti.

Etchings in the form of a hull together with dot decoration that is typical of ship graffiti.

Etchings in the form of a hull together with dot decoration that is typical of ship graffiti.

Dot decoration is visible on this ship graffito. The rigging is disappearing over time, however, one can note the presence of masts and flags.

Dot decoration is visible on this ship graffito. The rigging is disappearing over time, however, one can note the presence of masts and flags.

Dot decoration is visible on this ship graffito. The rigging is disappearing over time, however, one can note the presence of masts and flags.

Etchings that bear evidence of a ship graffito that has now eroded away from sight.

Etchings that bear evidence of a ship graffito that has now eroded away from sight.

Etchings that bear evidence of a ship graffito that has now eroded away from sight.

A depiction of a galley, likely a capitana, with the Order’s flag flown from the stern.

A depiction of a galley, likely a capitana, with the Order’s flag flown from the stern.

A depiction of a galley, likely a capitana, with the Order’s flag flown from the stern.