A Naples Museum Had No Idea a Copy of da Vinci’s ‘Salvator Mundi’ Had Been Stolen
Italian officials recently found the painting stashed in a 36-year-old man's bedroom cupboard.
Museum Hofje van Mevrouw van Aerden
The Museum Hofje van Mevrouw van Aerden, located in Leerdam, Netherlands, was founded in 1774 by Maria Ponderus van Aerden as a charitable home for elderly women. The museum is renowned for its unique collection of 17th-century Dutch Golden Age paintings, featuring works by artists like Frans Hals and Jan Steen. The Hofje is also noted for its beautifully preserved historic interiors and gardens. It hosts various cultural events and exhibitions, offering insights into Dutch art and heritage. Read more about Museums.
Frans Hals’ Painting of Gluttonous Youths Has Been Stolen for the Third Time
Dutch authorities report that the painting was snatched from the Museum Hofje van Mevrouw van Aerden in Leerdam early Wednesday morning.
