Tate Britain plans to return a 17th-century painting by Henry Gibbs to the family of Jewish Belgian collector Samuel Hartveld, from whom it was stolen by Nazis during World War II. The Spoliation Advisory Panel confirmed the painting, 'Aeneas And His Family Fleeing Burning Troy', was taken as an act of racial persecution. The UK Government supports the return, emphasizing its importance for addressing historical injustices. Hartveld's heirs expressed gratitude for the decision, signifying the acknowledgment of the Nazi persecution he faced, while the Tate's director referred to the reunification as a significant cultural rectification.
The decision to return the 17th Century painting to the heirs of Jewish Belgian collector Samuel Hartveld symbolizes a necessary rectification of historical wrongs related to Nazi art looting.
Arts Minister Sir Chris Bryant highlighted the importance of the Spoliation Advisory Panel, stating that their work is vital in reuniting families with their treasured possessions shattered by the Nazi regime.
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