{"id":57968,"date":"2026-03-30T07:47:04","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T11:47:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/4-masked-men-steal-renoir-matisse-and-cezanne-paintings-worth-over-10-million-in-3-minute-heist\/30\/03\/2026\/"},"modified":"2026-03-30T07:47:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T11:47:04","slug":"4-masked-men-steal-renoir-matisse-and-cezanne-paintings-worth-over-10-million-in-3-minute-heist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/4-masked-men-steal-renoir-matisse-and-cezanne-paintings-worth-over-10-million-in-3-minute-heist\/30\/03\/2026\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Masked Men Steal Renoir, Matisse and C\u00e9zanne Paintings Worth Over $10 Million in 3-Minute Heist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">NEED TO KNOW<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Four masked men stole three paintings worth over $10 million from the Magnani Rocca Foundation in Italy between on March 22<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The heist lasted three minutes and the group escaped by climbing a fence, according to reports<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Italy&#8217;s national police force, the Carabinieri, is investigating the incident and analyzing surveillance footage from the museum<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Thieves have stolen three paintings worth millions of dollars during a heist at a museum in Italy, according to reports.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Four masked men entered the Magnani Rocca Foundation villa, located in Parma, on March 22 and took Les Poissons by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Still Life with Cherries by Paul C\u00e9zanne and Odalisque on the Terrace by Henri Matisse, according to Rome-based outlet <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilmessaggero.it\/italia\/furto_quadri_parma_renoir_cezanne_matisse_cosa_sappiamo-9444060.html?refresh_ce\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Il Messaggero;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Il Messaggero&quot;}\" class=\"link \"><em>Il Messaggero<\/em><\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/cn4vw2xmpzzo\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:BBC;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;BBC&quot;}\" class=\"link \">BBC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The criminals were able to force access into the entrance door and gain entry to a room on the first floor before running off with the paintings via the museum\u2019s gardens, all in three minutes, according to <em>Il Messaggero<\/em> and broadcaster Sky TG24, per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/artanddesign\/2026\/mar\/30\/paintings-stolen-museum-italy-renoir-cezanne-matisse\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Guardian;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;The Guardian&quot;}\" class=\"link \"><em>The Guardian<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><i>&#8216;Odalisque on the Terrace&#8217; by Henri Matisse<br \/>Credit: Alamy<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Never miss a story \u2014 sign up for<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/people-news-daily-newsletter-sign-up-8692701\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:PEOPLE's free daily newsletter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;PEOPLE'&quot;}\" class=\"link \"><strong> PEOPLE&#8217;s free daily newsletter<\/strong><\/a><strong> to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer\u200b\u200b, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">They escaped the area by climbing over a fence, according to local public broadcaster TGR, per the BBC.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The gang allegedly &#8220;intended&#8221; to steal an unknown fourth painting, but triggered the alarm system and were forced to abandon it during their getaway, according to<em> Il Messaggero<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The outlet reported that the Magnani Rocca Foundation said the operation was &#8220;extremely rapid and planned&#8221; and allegedly required \u201cprecise and coordinated organization\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The museum said the crime allegedly involved &#8220;a clearly planned functional division of the serious unlawful conduct, which, however, was not completed due to the activation of protection systems and thanks to the prompt intervention of internal security, the Carabinieri, and the security institute, to whom we extend our most sincere thanks for their courage and promptness,&#8221; according to Italian news agency <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ansa.it\/sito\/notizie\/cronaca\/2026\/03\/29\/rubati-un-quadro-di-renoir-di-cezanne-e-di-matisse-alla-magnani-rocca-nel-parmense_805ba874-f2a1-4abc-a0e1-9e4c563498ad.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:ANSA;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;ANSA&quot;}\" class=\"link \">ANSA<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The BBC said the cost of the paintings was worth a combined total of \u20ac9 million (around $10.3 million). The cost of Les Poissons alone is reportedly worth \u20ac6 million (around $6.9 million).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"The art was stolen from the Magnani Rocca Foundation villaCredit: Roberto Serra - Iguana Press\/Getty\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/gIFNYsrqNOq9tL4m0XWc1Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/3eaf5a7373cfde96a289af68109ac381\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><i>The art was stolen from the Magnani Rocca Foundation villa<br \/>Credit: Roberto Serra &#8211; Iguana Press\/Getty<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Italy\u2019s national police force, the Carabinieri, is investigating the incident with the support of the Cultural Heritage Protection Unit of Bologna \u2014 a unit that specializes in the protection of cultural heritage, per the BBC.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">They are reviewing and analyzing video surveillance from the heist. News about the stolen paintings was only made public on Sunday, March 29, according to the outlet.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Magnani Rocca Foundation was founded in 1977 by critic Luigi Magnani and features masterpieces by iconic artists such as Titian, Goya, Morandi and Monet.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Carabinieri and The Magnani Rocca Foundation did not immediately respond to PEOPLE&#8217;s request for comment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Read the original article on <a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/masked-men-steal-renoir-matisse-cezanne-paintings-worth-millions-italian-heist-11936914\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:People;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;People&quot;}\" class=\"link \">People<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/articles\/4-masked-men-steal-renoir-111114204.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEED TO KNOW Four masked men stole three paintings worth over $10 million from the Magnani Rocca Foundation in Italy between on<br \/><button class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/4-masked-men-steal-renoir-matisse-and-cezanne-paintings-worth-over-10-million-in-3-minute-heist\/30\/03\/2026\/\">Read More &rsaquo;<\/a><\/button><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":57969,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/e1h0ex5K.IzqWvDYIatn5w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyMDA7aD04MDA7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/94c901d095a7631255cb7d1ce4fcc6b5","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57968"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=57968"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57968\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/57969"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=57968"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=57968"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=57968"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}