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Jun 22
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KUNSTMAFFIA: Zaak 57: De Afhaal Rembrand...

Rik Bouman
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Alright, folks, buckle up because we’re diving into some seriously wild art heist tales! First off, did you know that one painting can get stolen not just once, but four times? Yup, we’re talking about the infamous "Takeaway Rembrandt" that’s been on more adventures than your average globetrotter! Picture this: a sneaky thief sawed a hole in a museum door and made off with priceless masterpieces during a New Year’s Eve party, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. We’ll be riffing on how this little piece of art history has been whisked away not once, not twice, but three times before finally settling down on the wall where it’s been safe and sound since ’86, earning its quirky nickname in the process. So grab your favorite snack and settle in as we spill the beans on art theft, clever crooks, and all the shenanigans that come with it in this episode of Kunstmaffia!

Buckle up, folks, because we’re diving headfirst into a world where art meets crime in the most outrageous ways! This episode is all about the *Takeaway Rembrandt*, a painting that’s practically a celebrity in the art theft scene. We start our journey in 1966 with a heist that’s more like a scene from a movie. A thief, armed with nothing but a plan and a saw, gains entry to the Dulwich Picture Gallery during the festivities of New Year’s Eve. It’s a heist done with finesse; we’re talking Rubens, Rembrandt, and more—a jackpot of Dutch Golden Age brilliance! But hang on, the plot thickens. As we journey through the timeline of thefts, including a young man who thought borrowing the painting for a quick doodle was a good idea, we can’t help but chuckle at the absurdity of it all. Picture the art world’s reaction as this portrait earns the title of most stolen artwork ever! With each twist and turn, we’re left pondering—how can one painting be so beloved and so elusive? The humor, the drama, the sheer audacity—it’s all here, making this episode a delightful romp through art history that blends laughs with a touch of crime intrigue!

Takeaways:

  • Art heists have been happening for centuries, and some masterpieces have been stolen multiple times, which is just wild!
  • One famous painting, the Vermeer in Ireland, was stolen twice by different thieves, once in '74 and again in '86!
  • The infamous 'Laughing Boys' by Frans Hals has been stolen three times, and it's still missing – talk about a hot commodity!
  • Can you believe a single artwork has been stolen four times? That’s some serious bad luck for the gallery!
  • The Dulwich Picture Gallery heist in 1966 was executed so smoothly that there were no witnesses or security cameras – sneaky, right?
  • After a massive search effort, the stolen art pieces were found hidden in a car trunk, proving crime doesn't pay... unless you're really, really sneaky!

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