World-famous works of art that were stolen then reclaimed
Looting on a bewildering scale, the Nazis are believed to have stolen over 650,000 works of art from Jewish families and others in occupied territories, seizing everything from revered Old Master paintings to renowned sculptures.
While hundreds of thousands of treasures are still missing, a number of masterpieces have been sensationally recovered.
Read on to discover 14 of the most notable Nazi art heists and the dramatic stories of their recovery. All dollar amounts in US dollars.
25 October 2023