Four artworks by a 15th-century painter were stolen from a museum in Italy.

The culture minister is very sad about the theft.

The stolen art was very important to the city and the museum.

The theft happened on a Saturday night during a holiday.

The museum director is very upset about what happened.

The stolen artworks were very important and well-known.

A local councillor said the theft was like something from a movie.

The councillor thinks the museum might have been targeted after a recent art purchase.

Some panels from a famous altarpiece were stolen.

The altarpiece was originally meant for a monastery that was destroyed.

A small painting was also stolen from a secure display case.

The small painting was part of a collection and was sold to the Sicilian Region.

Another artwork by the same artist was bought by Italy's Culture Ministry.

An art-crime analyst said the stolen artworks are very recognizable.

The analyst said it might be hard for the thieves to sell the artworks.

The analyst thinks the artworks might be used as collateral for other crimes.

The artist was born around 1430 and trained in Naples.

He returned to his hometown in 1457 and worked there until 1474.

The theft happened after some other stolen paintings were recovered in Italy.