A Dutch newspaper, Algemeen Dagblad, discovered a Nazi-looted Baroque painting by Giuseppe Ghislandi (also known as Fra Galgario) listed in a real estate ad for a home in Mar del Plata, Argentina. The painting, which once belonged to Jewish dealer Jacques Goudstikker, was later removed from the listing and disappeared from the house, prompting a police investigation involving Interpol. The work had been in the possession of SS officer Friedrich Kadgien, who fled to Argentina after World War II.
The case highlights the ongoing challenge of recovering art looted during the Nazi era, even decades after the war. Goudstikker's family has successfully recovered some works, but many remain missing. The disappearance of this painting—and the apparent reluctance of Kadgien's descendants to cooperate—underscores how looted art can still surface in unexpected places and quickly vanish, complicating restitution efforts. The involvement of Interpol and the viral social media attention reflect the enduring public interest in Nazi-era art theft.