The early 19th-century titular altar painting of Our Lady of Loreto by Michele Busuttil at the old Għajnsielem parish church has been restored and conserved. The restoration work was carried out by Manuel Zammit of Żejtun over a period of two years. The painting’s original colours have come to light after layers of colours that had been painted on the original were removed. With the removal of the overpaint the artist’s signature and year of execution have also been revealed on the flow of drapery of the Virgin Mary. Bank of Valletta sponsored the restoration and conservation work.

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