The Joseph Briffa Bequest and other works at the National Museum, Malta

The artist Joseph Briffa chose to bequest a number of his works to the National Museum of Fine Arts on his death in 1987. Briffa applied his artistic talent to paintings on the ceilings of several churches in the Maltese islands and also helped shape Malta's artistic movement. His bequest has ensured that a nucleus of his works has remained accessible to others who wish to learn more about one of the foremost artists of the 20th century. This publication is a testimony to Briffa's bequest and work.