Art Robbers > #48

Portrait of Alfonso d'Avalos with a Page

Hercules

Today, we are going to steal a really valuable artwork.

Wu Tang

Oh, what kind of artwork is it?

Hercules

It's a portrait called 'Portrait of Alfonso d'Avalos with a Page' by Titian.

Wu Tang

Who is Alfonso d'Avalos? And what's so special about this portrait?

Hercules

Alfonso d'Avalos was a general in the service of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor. This portrait was painted by Titian in 1533. It has been in the Getty Museum in Los Angeles since 2004.

Wu Tang

Wow, that sounds impressive! What's the story behind this painting?

Hercules

After Titian painted this portrait, it was inherited by the subject's son marquis Francesco Ferdinando d'Avalos. It then moved to Poland and was owned by Jan Sobieski and Stanislaus II. August Poniatowski. Later, it was probably donated to the Potocki family. In 1921, it was sold to countess Martine-Marie-Pol de Béhague. And eventually, it ended up in the Getty Museum.

Hercules

I must say, this painting is absolutely stunning. The details, the composition, everything about it is just perfect.

Bob

Hold it right there, Hercules! I've been tracking your art heists, and I won't let you get away with this.

Hercules

Oh no, Bob! Can't you see? This artwork is a masterpiece. I have so much love and admiration for it.

Wu Tang

Come on, Hercules! We have no time to waste. Let's get out of here.

Hercules

You're right, Wu Tang. Let's go before Bob catches us.

Wu Tang

(mumbles) I can't believe the boss gets so carried away with these paintings every time.

Portrait of Alfonso d'Avalos with a Page

View this art on Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portrait_of_Alfonso_d%27Avalos_with_a_Page

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