Summary

Chapter Seventeen of The Art Thief details the audacious theft of the painting Madeleine de France by Stéphane and Anne-Catherine. Despite the seemingly impossible odds, the couple embarks on a well-planned mission to steal the valuable artwork. They drive for an entire day to reach the Loire Valley, where the painting is displayed at the Blois Museum of Fine Arts.

The duo spends the day at the museum, patiently waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike. The painting is kept in a double frame, making the theft more challenging. Moreover, the summer weather leaves Stéphane without a coat or anything to conceal the stolen artwork. The museum guards gather in the distance, occupied with their closing duties as the day comes to an end. Recognizing this as their chance, Anne-Catherine and Stéphane act swiftly and steal the painting. Stéphane...