Menace of the art thieves
Menace of the art thieves
Among the thousands of masterpieces that have survived the centuries, their beauty still intact, is this magnificent statue on the Puerta Santa of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, Spain, which dates from the twelfth century. But masterpieces of beauty are far too often exposed to theft or vandalism. Stricter protection of museums and monuments open to the public is needed today when modern techniques can facilitate surveillance.