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Just Stop Oil protesters target renowned painting in London

Glass protecting Velazquez masterpiece as parallels drawn with Suffragette movement in UK

Smashed: Two Just Stop Oil protesters address visitors at the National Gallery in London after damaging glass that protects the famous Rokeby Venus painting by Diego Velazquez.
Smashed: Two Just Stop Oil protesters address visitors at the National Gallery in London after damaging glass that protects the famous Rokeby Venus painting by Diego Velazquez.Photo: JUST STOP OIL
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Published 6 November 2023, 13:16Updated 6 November 2023, 13:16
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