Jacob de Gheyn III (painting)

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Jacob de Gheyn III by Rembrandt
Jacob de Gheyn III by Rembrandt

Jacob de Gheyn III is a famous painting.

It was painted by Rembrandt in 1632 and is the most stolen painting in the world. It has been stolen and recovered from galleries at least four times, making it the world's most stolen painting.

Every time the painting has been recovered anonymously and as a consequence nobody was accused of the theft. This painting by Rembrandt is so well known that it would be difficult for a thief to selling it.

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