Chapter 11

Summary

• Breitwieser has been stealing art for around six months, which is seen as a severe psychological disorder by some.
• However, psychotherapist Schmidt believes there is no criminal psychosis to cure, a view shared by other therapists.
• Despite court-ordered examinations by therapists, Breitwieser rejects any categorization of himself as mentally unwell, perceiving himself as a "seer" deserving of stolen art and seeing his crimes as victimless.
• Various psychologists, including Schmidt, have insinuated that Breitwieser is immature, coddled, and narcissistic, but do not see indications of clinical insanity or disability in him.
• While displaying signs of antisocial and narcissistic personality disorders, therapists still have no solid explanation for the roots of Breitwieser's criminality.
• Breitwieser and his girlfriend Anne-Catherine, who was found to have a "fragile personality" and be susceptible to manipulation, stole art at a highly accelerated pace.
• Breitwieser justifies his thefts by pointing out that art has always been stolen throughout history, from ancient civilizations to modern art dealers and more.
• From his viewpoint, the art world is inherently corrupt, with everyone in it being a thief in some way - whether through legal means or otherwise - and he views himself as a self-proclaimed hero in this narrative he has constructed.