It is "a state treasure of the 18th century," said Marion Ackermann, Director General of the State Art Collections. Founded by Augustus the Strong, Elector of Saxony in 1723, the Green Vault is one of the oldest museums in Europe. According to a police report, two burglars were visible over the cameras in the Green Vault. In an interview with Spiegel Online, the Dutch art detective Arthur Brand stressed that there are two key types of art thieves. "It’s not possible to understand Saxony’s history without the Green Vault and the State Art Collections of Saxony".

Source: The Local November 26, 2019 12:23 UTC