In this scenario, the circumstances that would lead to burning a Rembrandt would be quite extreme. The convicted criminal would have to use the Rembrandt in cr

In this scenario, the circumstances that would lead to burning a Rembrandt would be quite extreme. The convicted criminal would have to use the Rembrandt in crime and the punishment would have to be a fine in excess of the value of the Rembrandt. But besides that: Just because it would be a "shame," doesn't mean it shouldn't be done. After all, some people think it would be fun to burn a Rembrandt.