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Who was Antonello da Messina?
Antonello da Messina was a highly influential 15th-century Italian painter from Sicily, known for bringing early Netherlandish oil painting techniques to Italy. His innovative style, blending Northern European realism with Italian Renaissance ideals, made him a pivotal figure in art history. The stolen paintings, including parts of a 1473 altarpiece, represent significant works by this master.
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