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Stolen Art
1. Artist is Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio.
2. Painting created in 1609.
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4. Medium: oil on canvas.
5. Title: "Nativity with St Francis and St Lawrence."
6. The painting was stolen from the Oratory of San Lorenzo in Palermo, Italy.
7. https://www.grunge.com/829668/the-history-behind-the-stolen-caravaggios-nativity-with-st-
francis-and-st-lawrence/
8. Caravaggio's Nativity with Saint Francis and St Lawrence was completed in 1609 and
installed at the Oratory of San Lorenzo in Palermo, Italy. This piece was taken from the oratory
in October 1969 by thieves who dismantled the artwork from its frame and fled the scene. The
theft of the artwork was a huge blow to the art world since it is one of the artist's last works, and
its worth is believed to be in the tens of millions of dollars. Many possibilities about the
painting's demise have been proposed, but they have yet to be proven. Some think the picture
was destroyed, while others say it is in a private collection or was sold on the illicit market. The
picture was never found, despite intensive inquiries and searches. The robbery is one of history's
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most famous art heists, and it serves as a reminder of the fragility of our cultural legacy. The loss
of this masterpiece is tragic, and it is a monument to Caravaggio's continuing appeal that
continues to catch the imagination of art enthusiasts and historians alike.
Reply to Post 1:
The fact that the alarms were "out of order" during the robbery is quite concerning and
raises questions about the security measures in place at the museum. That the artwork was never
recovered highlights the importance of protecting valuable artwork and the need for effective
security measures to prevent theft and damage. The fact that all three suspects were ordered to
pay over one million dollars in fines is a significant consequence and emphasizes the severity of
art theft.
Reply to Post 2.
I agree with your speculation that the art was stolen so that the criminals could keep it for
themselves or sell it on the black market, this is a distinct possibility. It's also important to
remember that the thieves' identities have not been established, and that any speculation
regarding their motivations is, at best, conjectural. To avoid future crimes of this kind, museums
and other cultural organizations must prioritize security measures. Adding surveillance
equipment, staffing up, and upgrading alarms are all viable options.
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Work Cited
Mardenfeld, Sandra. The History Behind the Stolen Caravaggio's Nativity with St. Francis And
St. Lawrence.
Grunge.
2023.
https://www.grunge.com/829668/the-history-behind-the-stolen-caravaggios-nativity-
with-st-francis-and-st-lawrence/