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The Ghent Altarpiece: The True Story of the World's Most Coveted Work of Art

Art lecturer Karen Imarisio relates the fascinating story of Jan and Hubert van Eyck's Ghent Altarpiece, which has been looted in three wars, burned, forged, smuggled, hunted by the Nazis, and stolen thirteen times.  The discussion includes the role of the Monuments Men and other examples of stolen art.

 

Date:
Monday, May 7, 2018
Time:
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Library Branch:
Caroline Kennedy Library

Event Organizer

Lynn Skazalski

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