Four significant artworks by Antonello da Messina were stolen from a museum in Messina, Sicily. The thieves bypassed security measures during a busy holiday period on August 15. Two panels were later found abandoned outside the museum building. Investigators are examining how the security systems were compromised during the theft. The stolen paintings hold deep cultural significance for the city of Messina.

Four significant artworks by Antonello da Messina were stolen from a museum in Messina, Sicily. The thieves bypassed security measures during a busy holiday period on August 15.…

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