https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/40011 2026-04-23T03:28:13Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/40118 Title: Melchiorre Gafa’s discorso about the designs and models for the main altar of St John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta Abstract: Melchiorre Gafa (1635-67) rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most gifted baroque sculptors. Both local and international scholars have highlighted his artistic contributions. The earliest documented reference to Gafa as a sculptor records him as one of the four sculptors who accompanied Francesco Buonamici to Sicily to work on the chapel of the Blessed Sacrament in the Cathedral in Syracuse in 1651-52. He was particularly commended and was paid generously for having carved the twelve putti and six heads of seraphim figures placed on the columns and the four larger putti placed on the portals leading to the two sacristies. In this document he is referred to as Marcello Caffa, aged sixteen. 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/40117 Title: Cultural links between Rhodes and Malta Abstract: A team of Maltese and Greek experts in the fields of art, architecture and conservation recently met in Rhodes to discuss the cultural links between Rhodes and Malta. This was the first time that a team of scholars from the two islands met to share information. The one-day meeting was held in the splendid Grand Master's palace in the medieval town of Rhodes. 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/40114 Title: Launch of the first volume of the Journal of Baroque Studies Abstract: In November 2003, the International Institute for Baroque Studies launched the first volume of its Journal of Baroque Studies at St. James Cavalier Centre for Creativity. This first issue contained papers presented at a seminar entitled 'Triumph over Death- a Baroque Celebration', organised in conjunction with the Manoel Theatre Baroque Festival in which took place in May 2003. The journal is edited by Dr Petra Bianchi, and sponsored by the University of Malta, the Malta Tourism Authority, and Chev. Roger de Giorgio. 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/40113 Title: Seminar on Melchiorre Cafa’ – Maltese genius of the Roman baroque Abstract: On 25 October 2003, a day seminar on the Maltese sculptor Melchiorre Cafa’ was held at the Aula Magna of the Old University in Valletta. Dr Ray Bondin, Executive Coordinator of the Valletta Rehabilitation Project, opened the event by proposing that the statue of St. Paul by Melchiorre Cafa’ and the procession of St. Paul should form part of a transboundary nomination to UNESCO for World Heritage status. Description: This document contains information regarding an exhibition of works by Maltese sculptor Melchiorre Cafa'. 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z