Historical 'Via Sagra' at 'Ta' Ġieżu' church to get a new lease of life
Very little is presently known about the artists who executed the paintings
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The high altar antependium at St Augustine church in Victoria
The antependium of the high altar at St Augustine church in Victoria is considered to be one of the most beautiful works by Abram Gatt 1863-1944. The gilded wooden frame was commissioned by Friar Salvatore Portelli, OSA. This is verified by an inscription on the back of the altar frontal. The wood framework (102cm by 213cm) was done by Vincenzo Vassallo of Vittoriosa. The name is written in wood at the back of the antependium. Both the antependium and the embroidered front of the high altar have a historical context. They were inaugurated in 1931 during the celebrations marking the 15th cente...
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