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Messina

Coverage of Messina in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Aug 16 · 11:22 UTCMost recent: Aug 16 · 11:22 UTC
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MuMe regional museumorganization1Antonello da Messinatopic1Marisa Mercurioperson1LaPresseorganization1Sotheby'sorganization1ARCA art crimes research associationorganization1Italian Ferragosto holidaytopic1
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  • CRIMEAug 16 · 11:22 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    Thieves steal 4 Renaissance artworks in Sicilian museum heist on Italian holiday

    Thieves bypassed security systems at the MuMe regional museum in Messina and stole four works attributed to the painter Antonello da Messina during the Italian Ferragosto holiday. The missing artworks included parts of the San Gregorio Polyptych and a panel depicting the Pietà. Museum director Marisa Mercurio called the theft a tremendous loss for the art world.