The strange history of the world's most stolen painting | Noah Charney

The Ghent Altarpiece, a highly stolen artwork, has a tumultuous history involving thefts, forgeries, and wartime raids. In 1934, a panel was stolen, leading to ransom notes and suspicions of forgery. During WWII, the Nazis seized it, but the Monuments Men recovered it. The altarpiece, completed by Jan Van Eyck in 1432, revolutionized art with its use of oil paint and realism. Recent conservation revealed hidden details and confirmed the missing panel remains lost. The mystery persists, with ongoing investigations and new clues emerging.

What significant events has the Ghent Altarpiece experienced over the centuries?

What happened in 1934 regarding one of the panels of the Ghent Altarpiece?

How did the Monuments Men contribute to the preservation of the Ghent Altarpiece?

What artistic techniques did Jan Van Eyck use in the Ghent Altarpiece?

What was discovered during the conservation work completed in 2019?

What was revealed about the missing panel from 1934?

What clue did a Ghent stockbroker provide regarding the location of the original Ghent Altarpiece?