This catalogue was published concurrently with the exhibition and focuses attention on the Maltese works of the Neapolitan artist, Girolamo Gianni (1837-1895).

The various contributors give well researched insights into Gianni's life, and create a clear context for his paintings, underlining the major events that surrounded his art.  A critical analysis of the works is also provided.  Furthermore, this publication explains and justifies the urge amongst Maltese collectors to own one of Gianni's visions of Malta.

CONTENTS

Girolamo Gianni - A Biography

Albert Ganado

Girolamo Gianni's Neopolitan Antecedents

Dominic Cutajar

Girolamo Gianni - The Narrative Painter

Giovanni Bonello

Girolamo Gianni - A Spectator of Maltese Life

Mark Micallef

Girolamo Gianni - Some of his Ships

Victor Wickman

Girolamo Gianni and his Followers - A Critical Assessment

Emmanuel Fiorentino

Collecting Giannis - The Legend

Nicholas de Piro