User:Tcvella/Gioacchino Loretta
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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
[edit]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
[edit]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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