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17th-century painting looted from earthquake-damaged Italian churches

Friday, November 11th, 2016

A 17th-century painting looted from an earthquake-damaged village church in Nottoria has prompted Italian authorities to secure art before others are stolen or damaged. The painting,  “Pardon in Assisi” was completed by French painter Jean Lhomme in 1631. The thieves cut the painting from its frame. The archbishop of Norcia and Spoleto, Monsignor Renato Boccardo Read more