Four Antonello da Messina Masterpieces Stolen in Sicilian Museum Heist
During Italy's Ferragosto holiday, thieves stole four Renaissance paintings by Antonello da Messina from a Messina museum, exploiting security lapses and prompting a nationwide debate on art protection.
Read the full story → · Latest coverage 20 Aug 2026, 5:17 pm UTC
Key moments · 5
Thieves bypass security, steal Renaissance masterpieces
Euronews ↗Band forces entry, completes theft in minutes
Fanpage ↗Alarm raised after two stolen paintings found in street
Fanpage ↗Authorities investigate staff, security failures
ANSA.it ↗Custodians on duty transferred to new posts
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