Spanish or italian School. 17th - 18th century. "Saint Francis Javier baptising Indigenous women" Oil on canvas. Dated 1704. 285 x 203 cm. On the lower frieze there is coat of arms and a handwritten inscription: "EL Mº DE CAMP.º D FRAN.º FELIX DE VEGA CAV.RO DEL ORDEN DE S.TIAGO SIENDO CASTELLANO DE CAPVA EN EL REI.º DE NAP.S DEDICÓ ESTE ALTAR AL GLOR.SO APOS.L DE LAS INDI.S POR SV DEVO.N Y COMO V NIETO DE HER.NA DEL S.” "The Master of Campo. Don Francisco Félix de Vega, Knight of the Order of Santiago, serving as the Castellan of Capua in the Kingdom of Naples, dedicates this altar to the glorious Apostle of the Indies out of devotion and as the great-grandson of Herna del S." King Felipe V created the title of nobility Marquisate of Feria on July 14, 1704, to confer honour upon Francisco Félix de Vega y Cruzat, a Field Master, for his services to the army, especially in Naples. The name of the marquisate refers to "La Feria", an ancient place in Navarre between Tafalla and Olite. The first Marquis of Feria, a native of Tafalla, rose to the rank of Captain of Horse and Armour due to his performance in battle, but he began as a common soldier. He served as Lieutenant Field Master, General of the "Particulares" in the Kingdom of Naples, Governor of the fortress of Pescara, Field Master and Lord of the Castle of Capua, and finally Governor and Fortifier of the Castle of Barletta. San Francisco Javier was a Jesuit missionary, born in the Castle of Javier, Navarra in 1506. He died in China in 1552. He is depicted in one of the most habitual phases of his life, in which he prays to Native Americans. He is wearing a cassock, surplice and stole and holds a crucifix in his hand.