Art sleuth who recovered Van Gogh bags six more paintings

A Dutch art detective known as the "Indiana Jones of the art world" has recovered a further six paintings, including a portrait of William of Orange and the first depiction of a seventh-century king.

- France-Presse

Arthur Brand, who made headlines around the world last month when he recovered a stolen Van Gogh stuffed in an Ikea bag, believes his widely publicised success led to further discoveries.

Thieves took six paintings from the town hall of Medemblik, in the north of the Netherlands, last month. While the monetary value of the haul was not huge - it has been estimated at about €100,000 (£87,000) - the paintings are considered of great historical significance. The pictures include the earliest known portrait of Radbod, the king of the Frisians from AD680.