OAR@UM Community:https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/64802026-09-08T05:27:16Z2026-09-08T05:27:16ZInside Girolamo Gianni's Vallettahttps://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/1487982026-08-31T10:12:14Z2025-08-24T00:00:00ZTitle: Inside Girolamo Gianni's Valletta
Abstract: The article analyzes a 19th-century cityscape of Valletta by Neapolitan artist Girolamo Gianni, focusing on its depiction of key landmarks such as the 1853 Porta Reale and the Royal Opera House. It discusses Gianni's artistic style, his business presence in Strada Reale, the influence of the Neapolitan School of Posillipo, and how his works captured 19th-century Maltese urban life under British rule alongside the rise of photography.2025-08-24T00:00:00ZConservation of Zahra's The Sacred Heart of Jesus at Senglea basilicahttps://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/1487972026-08-31T10:10:26Z2025-02-16T00:00:00ZTitle: Conservation of Zahra's The Sacred Heart of Jesus at Senglea basilica
Abstract: The article details the historical background, attribution, and restoration of an 18th-century oil-on-wood tabernacle door depicting the Sacred Heart of Jesus at the Basilica of the Nativity of Mary in Senglea. It discusses the artwork's attribution to Francesco Zahra, its iconographical features, and the conservation process undertaken by ASC Conservation Centre Ltd, which uncovered original details previously obscured by overpaint.2025-02-16T00:00:00ZSt John the Evangelist altar at St Paul collegiate basilica, Rabat, restoredhttps://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/1487952026-08-31T10:08:49Z2025-06-15T00:00:00ZTitle: St John the Evangelist altar at St Paul collegiate basilica, Rabat, restored
Abstract: The article discusses the historical background and restoration of the artworks at the altar of St John the Evangelist in the St Paul collegiate basilica, Rabat. It outlines early church documentation, the background of the paintings, and the conservation processes used to treat and restore the damaged artworks.2025-06-15T00:00:00ZGiuseppe Calì (1846-1930) : his life and artistic outputhttps://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/1486212026-08-24T09:39:07Z2025-08-10T00:00:00ZTitle: Giuseppe Calì (1846-1930) : his life and artistic output
Abstract: The article provides an overview of the life, artistic evolution, and notable works of the prolific Maltese artist Giuseppe Calì (1846–1930). It discusses his artistic training in Naples, key stylistic influences like Domenico Morelli and Eugène Delacroix, his techniques, and his extensive output spanning over 600 works—including sacred altarpieces, church vault decorations, psychological portraits, and landscapes.2025-08-10T00:00:00Z