Masterpieces Returned To Metropolitan Museum Of Art

During wartime, Dutch masterpieces were hidden to protect them from enemy air raids. These artworks, including pieces by Rubens and Rembrandt, were stored in a mansion near Philadelphia. After two years, they were returned to New York's Metropolitan Museum, enriching America's art collection with significant Dutch and Flemish paintings. The video highlights the return of these treasures, emphasizing their historical and cultural value.

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