Famous artworks have disappeared under mysterious circumstances over the years, leaving the art world puzzled. The Ghent Altarpiece by Jan Van Eyck, Poppy Flowers by Vincent Van Gogh, Reading Girl in White and Yellow by Henri Matisse, The Storm on the Sea of Galilee by Rembrandt, and The Poor Poet by Carl Spitzweg are just some of the masterpieces that have gone missing. These heist stories involve historical figures like Napoleon Bonaparte and intimate details like paintings being cut in half for ransom demands. Despite efforts to recover these works, many remain lost, stirring curiosity and speculation. Art theft continues to captivate the world with its mystery and drama.
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