Art Heists Throughout History

What is an art heist?

• When works of art are traded among museums
• When are is stolen from an owner or organization such as a museum
• When art is loaned out for display
• When art is refurbished

What can the inspiration behind the heists be? (Check all that apply)

• Thief/Thieves are looking to sell the paintings on the black-market
• Thief/Thieves are looking to make a political statement
• Thief/Thieves are looking to keep the stolen items for themselves
• Thief/Thieves are looking to expose lacking security measures

What is the estimated monetary value of art stolen each year?

• 1 Million
• 3 to 5 Million
• 1 Billion
• 4 to 6 Billion

How many pieces of art are stolen every year?

• 10,000 works of art
• 30,000 works of art
• 50,000 works of art
• 1,000 works of art

Who investigates art crimes in the United States?

• The FBI
• Department of Urban Development
• Department of Defense
• Department of Commerce

What is the title of this work?

• The Garden
• The Parsonage of Nuenen in Spring
• A Walk Through the Garden

Who painted this artwork?

• Vincent van Gogh
• Raphael
• Leonardo da Vinci
• Donatello

What museum as this work stolen from?

• Vincent van Gogh Museum
• The Louvre
• Singer Laren Museum
• The Met

What is the nickname of this work of art by Rembrandt?

• Fallaway Rembrandt
• Steal Away Rembrandt
• Disappearing Rembrandt
• Takeaway Rembrandt

How many times was this work of art by Rembrandt stolen?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4