The
Louvre, considered one of the most beautiful museums in the world, is made up of thousands of works from the four corners of the globe. While the
Mona Lisa, which comes to us from Italy, will remain within the walls of the Paris museum,
seven other works are at risk of being returned to their country of origin, implicated in
antiquities trafficking. The Italians are therefore demanding their
return, having passed through art dealers convicted or suspected of looting: Giacomo Medici, Gianfranco Becchina and Edoardo Almagia.
According to Le Monde, an investigation is underway to determine the itinerary of the pieces to France, and should culminate in "a historic agreement between France and Italy" by autumn 2023. Among the works purchased by the Louvre between 1982 and 1995 are Greek vases by the "Painter of Ixion" and an amphora attributed to the "Painter of Berlin", placed in the Department of Greek, Etruscan and Roman Antiquities, although the full list has not been made public.
Louvre Museum: Must-see masterpieces
Louvre Museum: Must-see masterpieces
