This book describes the life and work of three generations of the Busuttils, an eighteenth and nineteenth-century Maltese artistic dynasty. It begins with the life and career of Michele Busuttil, who founded an art school in Valetta after studying at the Accademia di San Luca, one of the most prestigious art academies in Europe. It then traces the careers of his children Salvatore, Luigi, Vincenza and Clemente. Illustrated in full colour, this book is a fascinating guide to an illustrious family who contributed greatly to Malta's artistic heritage.