An Italian master painting, 'Portrait of a Lady' by Giuseppe Ghislandi, stolen by the Nazis from a Jewish art dealer in Amsterdam, has been spotted recently on an estate agent’s website selling a house in Argentina. This comes over 80 years after its theft. The artwork was photographed hanging above a sofa in a property near Buenos Aires, previously owned by a senior Nazi official who fled to South America following World War II.

This discovery was reported by Dutch news outlet AD, which revealed that the painting is included in a database of lost wartime art and was ultimately traced after the house was put up for sale by the official's daughter. The piece is one of many artworks looted from Jacques Goudstikker, a Jewish art dealer who played a significant role in assisting fellow Jewish individuals escape during the conflict.

Following the discovery, lawyers representing Goudstikker's estate announced their intention to make every effort to reclaim the artwork, emphasizing the importance of restoring Goudstikker's legacy. The case serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for justice regarding art looted during the war. Other artworks linked to the same circumstances were also noted, underscoring the extensive impact of wartime looting and the complex legacy it leaves behind.