L-Arzella (The Shell) is the symbol of life – Giving Life. L-Arzella is found in many important paintings and is sculptured all over the beautiful baroque buildings of Valletta, especially in Churches.

Is- Soll is the counter leaver supporting the Maltese Balconies. This particular one here is an elaborate décor sculptured on the counter leaver acting also as an Amulet to protect the house from evil eye.

This is dedicated to the Mosta Church and its amazing work. The artist personifies the grandeur of the cupola with the Christogram “IHS” (From the Greek Jesus) inscription.

Il-Kurrazza is the Maltese name for the metal armour for the upper body of a Knight. Here we are recreating the Kurrazza protecting the Knight on the left-hand side and hence protecting also his heart.

In General, this sculpture is found along roadsides here in Malta and in the front of Cemeteries. This was done on purpose to remind people passing by to spare a prayer for the soles in purgatory.

The Maltese National Coat of Arms for The Republic of Malta – 13th December 1974

The α and Ω have long been a symbol of the circle of life. This depiction is very common in Baroque paintings. Good to note that this design is painted on the alfresco in the Crypt of the Cathedral of St. John in Valletta.

San Pawl (Feast) is one of the 9 public holidays held here in Malta. San Pawl is celebrated yearly on the 10th of February. This is a feast celebrating the arrival of St Paul to the Maltese Islands and hence the arrival of Christianity.

Ex Voto is a votive offering to a saint or to a divinity; in this case to Mary the mother of Jesus Christ. It is given in fulfillment of a vow (hence the Latin term, short for  ex voto  suscepto, "from the vow made") or in gratitude or devotion.

Independence day – 21^st September 1964 - is one of the five national holidays in Malta. It celebrates the day the country gained independence from the United Kingdom.