Art vandals threaten Europe’s masterworks in bold attacks
The article surveys a rash of painting vandalism in Europe, detailing strikes on Nicolas Poussin’s The Adoration of the Golden Calf in London and Vincent van Gogh’s La Berceuse in Amsterdam. It notes security challenges, past incidents, and quotes experts on barriers and deterrence.
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Europe
Graham Heathcote
Associated Press
London
Trevor Williams
National Gallery
Nicolas Poussin
Netherlands
Vincent van Gogh
Amsterdam
Williams
Rembrandt
Night Watch
Rijksmuseum
Wilhelmus de Rijk
Michelangelo
St. Peter’s Basilica
Madonna
Christ
Copenhagen
Tijmen van Grootheest
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Phyllis Rowlands
King’s College Chapel
Cambridge
England
Britain
Birmingham City Art Gallery
Australia
Charles Davis
Security Gazette
City of
Winchester
Frederick County
Middletown
Clarke County
Front Royal Five
Sad Police
Sherit
State Police
Amy
Amy Carter
New York
Rockefeller Plaza
Midtown Manhattan
Shenandoah Hills Plaza
Dennys Furniture
M Mills Plaza
Denny
Epeguett
Andhurst
Venus WY
Lemalt
Star
Mxlook
Ned