Antonello’s Masterpieces Stolen in Sicily | Washington DC News

In a stunning heist over the weekend in Messina, Sicily, thieves stole four priceless Renaissance masterpieces by Antonello da Messina—including panels from his iconic San Gregorio Polyptych—valued at $81–92 million. Despite working alarms and on-site guards, the brazen theft highlights how even top-security museums can be vulnerable. With global demand for Antonello’s work surging (one recently sold for nearly $15 million), selling these pieces on the black market will be tough—but the loss still stings deeply for Italy and art lovers worldwide. This crime joins a wave of high-profile art thefts in Italy, including a March heist that nabbed Renoir, Cezanne, and Matisse works—though those were recovered. Cultural officials are calling it a devastating blow to Europe’s artistic heritage. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cdaec74650468e16