The first time I seriously wanted to steal a work of art was not the same moment that I realised I actually could. The original desire came on fast: a small and exquisite painting of the Madonna and child glowed just a hand stretch away from me, a luscious pea green panel behind Mary as she regarded her infant with … wonder? Suspicion? The image vibrated with feeling. I felt like I had to live with that picture for the rest of my life. Madonna degli Alberetti by Giovanni Bellini (circa 1430–1516). ( Source: Wikimedia ) But I was standing...