On Saturday, four Renaissance paintings by Antonello da Messina were stolen from his hometown in Sicily. The theft occurred while local residents were celebrating a religious holiday. The paintings had previously survived earthquakes and centuries of history.
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Four Renaissance Paintings Stolen in Sicily During Religious Holiday
Four Renaissance paintings by Antonello da Messina were stolen from Sicily during a local religious holiday. The theft took place despite the artworks having survived significant historical events.
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