Next month in Gozo, there will be the opportunity to listen to a presentation on new insights about Mattia Preti, provided by Professor Keith Sciberras, who is Head of the Art and Art History Department at the University of Malta and expert researcher in Baroque Painting.
Il-Hagar Museum is the venue for this event, where a set of four ovals by the Preti bottega are among the range of permanent exhibits.
The museum said that “we never know enough about this Italian seventeenth century artist who left so many important works in these islands.”
On this occasion, books can be acquired at a special price, including “Mattia Preti: The Triumphant Manner” and “Caravaggio to Mattia Preti.” Moreover discounted copies of his latest “Mattia Preti: Life and Works” will also be available.
The presentation is taking place on Saturday, the 12th of December at 10.30am. Entrance is free but booking on events@heartofgozo.org.mt [1] is recommended. Current restrictions mean that places will be limited but livestreaming is planned.
The organisers said that they will be adhering to the health and safety directives and regulations relevant during that period and issued by the health authorities.