Arte Series Revisits Unsolved Theft of Caravaggio Painting by Sicilian Mafia

Arte has released a mini-series titled 'Le Complot Caravaggio,' which draws inspiration from the 1969 theft of Caravaggio's painting 'La Nativité avec saint François et saint Laurent' from the Oratory of San Lorenzo in Palermo. The series blends elements of crime drama, family conflict, and mafia intrigue to explore this unresolved art heist, transforming it into a modern thriller. The original theft remains one of the most notorious art crimes of the 20th century, involving the Sicilian mafia, and the series aims to revive public interest in the mystery surrounding the missing artwork.