Stolen Messina Masterpieces Spark Art Heist Alarm | Pittsburgh News

Four priceless Renaissance paintings by Antonello da Messina have vanished from a Sicilian museum, including a rare double-sided Madonna and Pietà panel—stolen without triggering alarms. Authorities suspect a specialized black-market crew, amid a wave of high-profile art heists that include Renoir masterpieces hidden in a TV box and Louvre jewels still missing. The art world braces for a dramatic recovery effort as these irreplaceable works vanish into the shadows. 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/cfc2e360656753aa