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andy The altarpiece has survived fires, religious riots, and multiple wars across six centuries.
Stolen thirteen times: The Ghent Altarpiece holds the bizarre record of being the most frequently stolen major artwork in history, with thirteen separate thefts.
A work of art, especially a painting on wood, set above and behind an altar. The famous Ghent altarpiece in Belgium was completed by Jan and Hubert van Eyck in 1432.
What was the nickname of the Allied military unit tasked with finding and saving stolen art during World War II?
Which specific panel of the Ghent Altarpiece was stolen in 1934 and is still replaced by a copy today?
In what Belgian city can the Ghent Altarpiece be viewed today in St. Bavo's Cathedral?
Which 15th-century Flemish masterpiece is officially recognized as the most frequently stolen artwork in history?
What did the thief of the Ghent Altarpiece's 'Just Judges' panel demand from the Bishop of Ghent in ransom notes?
Where did Nazi forces hide the Ghent Altarpiece along with thousands of other looted artworks during World War II?