CultureItaly: Thieves steal key Renaissance paintings in Sicily

Four paintings by Renaissance artist Antonello da Messina were stolen from the Regional Museum of Messina on Saturday night as the city celebrated a religious holiday. The thieves reportedly bypassed the museum’s alarms and security, taking three panels from the San Gregorio Polyptych and another double-sided work. Investigators are searching for evidence.

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DDW★★☆☆☆2026-08-16 19:18Original