Science that helps us understand art – is the subject of an illustrated lecture by Dr Michela Fasce taking place at Il-Hagar museum in Gozo.

This lecture will mark the occasion of the inauguration of the five restored Filippo Fortunato Venuti paintings.

Dr Fasce, holding degrees in conservation science and art history, has a rich experience in restoration and consultancy and founded the first diagnostics department in Italy.

She tends to focus on identifying materials and dates and during the lecture she will be discussing Mattia Preti’s technique to explain the utility of diagnostic study. She will also be presenting her recent book in Italian Dentro il Dipinto with its various related examples.

Moreover she will be applying these principles to the restoration process on five oils by Filippo Fortunato Venuti.

The restorer herself, Sara Mattioli, will explain the work she undertook over these months. This set of four ovals and a bozzetto will now be back on permanent display at Il-Hagar.

The museum said that this project would not have been possible without Bank of Valletta’s financial support.

The lecture is taking place on Saturday, the 25th of September, starting at 7.30pm.

Because of Covid restrictions seats, which are free of charge must be booked by emailing on events@heartofgozo.org.mt

Il-Hagar Museum is located in St George’s Square, Victoria, Gozo.

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