User:Tcvella/Gioacchino Loretta

Loretta was a painter, who collaborated with Mattia Preti. Born 1637.[1] He is bielived that died in 1712 and that was born and lived in Valletta. A painting – The return of the prodigal son – was auctioned on November 9, 2009 at Bloomsbury Roma.

Paintings

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St. John Baptist - Main altar for the Old church of Xewkija, Gozo. 1681

Our Lady of Sorrows - Main altar of the Pietà chapel, Malta. 1696

St Augustine - Main altar of St. Augustine church in Victoria, Gozo.

St George - Main altar of St. George church in Qormi, Malta.

Other works can be found in St. Francis church in Valletta, Lija and Mdina Cathedral.


References

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https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20181009/letters/pretis-assistant.691128 https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20181004/letters/loretta-works.690673


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