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Four Renaissance Artworks Stolen from Messina Museum in Sicily

16 Ağustos 2026France 24

Four artworks by Renaissance painter Antonello da Messina have been stolen from the Museo Regionale in Messina, Sicily, overnight on August 15. The thieves took three panels from his Polittico di San Gregorio, depriving the city of part of the only surviving works by the painter still held in his hometown.
Italian authorities have launched an investigation into the theft.
Antonello da Messina is a pivotal figure in the Renaissance period, and his works are considered invaluable not just to Italy but to the global art community. The Polittico di San Gregorio is particularly significant as it is one of the few remaining pieces by the artist in his birthplace.
The theft of these artworks not only represents a significant loss for the cultural heritage of Messina but also raises concerns about the security measures in place at museums in Italy. Given the historical value of Antonello da Messina's works, the incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by authorities in…

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