The hype surrounding major anniversary celebrations saw big turnouts for Bruegel, Leonardo and Rembrandt

The Hamburger Kunsthalle’s exhibition catalogue groups Tiepolo, Fragonard and Goya as forerunners of Modernism

London-based Old Masters dealer says that the works are “an unusual group to steal—neither priceless nor small fry”

Renaissance specialists are divided as to which painting is the one commissioned by Philip II of Spain: the one at London's Apsley House or the one at the Museo Nacional del Prado in Madrid

The masterpieces produced for Philip II will go on show at London's National Gallery before touring to Edinburgh, Madrid and Boston

French investigation into Giuliano Ruffini, the prime suspect in the case, is hampered by Milan ruling

One of very few examples in private hands, the work from an American collection is coming to the market via Agnews

Survey at the Scuderie del Quirinale is jointly organised by the Uffizi in Florence and will focus on the Renaissance master's crucial Roman period

While auction houses are more aggressive and newer works dominate the global market, Tefaf’s exhibitors remain resolute

Lino Frongia was arrested in September as part of a major investigation involving works purportedly by Lucas Cranach, Frans Hals, Parmigianino, Gentileschi and Bronzino

Restored work—with “Artemisia” signature—will be shown by conservation studio during major National Gallery exhibition

Almost 60 works by artists including Rembrandt, Annibale Carracci and Sebastiano del Piombo will go on show at the Millennium Gallery

French customs officials have barred the return of Saint Cosmos to the US following its inclusion in a show at the Jacquemart André Museum in Paris

Exhibition on rediscovered 17th-century artist, which includes rare loans, is due to open in London in April

The stigma around state museums selling works means that other institutions dare not buy them; and a frank review of the National Gallery's Leonardo exhibition

Part one focused on early years of Old Master's career will be published in 18 months

Exhibition at Palazzo Madama promises an impressive number of works—and a fresh view of the Renaissance master's legacy

December auction generates less than half the total of last year's sale, with several lots failing to sell

Auction raised more than last year but supply still limited as Brexit-dominated general election looms

From a miracle scene seized by Nazis to a pensive painting by Joseph Wright of Derby, our pick of highlights from this week's auctions and fairs

Painting depicting the Holy Family in an evening landscape has been owned by a Manhattan family for more than 60 years

Work depicting Roman heroine Lucretia was in a private collection for 40 years

High price for painting at Christie’s in New York last week is prompting speculation but expert says his money is on Isaac de Jouderville

Attempting to capitalise on the crossover collecting trend, the fourth edition of the Dutch fair brings in Modern and contemporary art to complement its historical focus

Rediscovered painting, found in a French house clearance, is the first work by the 13th century Florentine artist to be sold at auction in living memory

Research project conducted by Alte Pinakothek reveals how the Flemish painter developed and reworked his canvases

Forthcoming exhibition on the Renaissance master reveals ground-breaking new research on Italian literary sources

Survey at the Grand Palais aims to distance itself from the stereotypes usually associated with the artist

The work, previously unknown to scholars, was until now in a private ducal collection