Two 17th-century paintings missing for nearly 100 years found in Spain

Spanish police have recovered two paintings by 17th-century artist Lucas Valdés that had been missing for nearly a century. The artworks were located after decades of disappearance. No further details about the recovery operation have been disclosed.

Spanish police have successfully recovered two paintings by the 17th-century artist Lucas Valdés, which had been missing for close to a hundred years. The discovery marks a significant moment for art historians and cultural heritage preservation efforts in Spain.

Lucas Valdés was a Spanish Baroque painter, the son of the more widely known Juan de Valdés Leal, and was active in Seville during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. His works are considered part of the rich artistic heritage of the Andalusian school of painting.

The recovery of the two paintings ends nearly a century of uncertainty over their whereabouts. Spanish authorities have not yet released detailed information about how or where the works were found, or whether any criminal investigation is ongoing in connection with their disappearance.