Italy : Rare Antonello da Messina paintings stolen in museum heist
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Four rare paintings by the Renaissance master Antonello da Messina have been stolen in a museum heist in Sicily. The theft occurred while the Sicilian city of Messina was hosting a religious celebration.
The stolen works are attributed to Antonello da Messina, a celebrated 15th-century painter known for his pioneering use of oil paint in Italy. Authorities are currently investigating the museum break-in and the disappearance of the valuable cultural artifacts.
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thenews.com.pkFocuses on the international and criminal aspect of the Italian art theft.
NYT WorldHighlights the local context of the heist occurring during a religious celebration.
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