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Antonello Da Messina Art Heist

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Four Renaissance paintings by Antonello da Messina were stolen from the Regional Museum of Messina in Sicily, Italy. Thieves bypassed security systems to carry out the theft, with authorities investigating the incident and seeking to recover the valuable artworks.

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Works by Renaissance master Antonello da Messina stolen from Sicilian museum

- Several artworks by Renaissance master Antonello da Messina were stolen from a Sicilian museum. - Thieves bypassed security systems to steal three panels from the Polyptych of San Gregorio and a double-sided panel depicting the Virgin and Child. - The theft occurred on August 15, Italy's Ferragosto holiday, during Messina's traditional 'Vara' procession.