The Israel Museum has launched a special website to display lost paintings, artwork and Judaica items which were looted by the Nazis during the Holocaust, Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper reported on Tuesday.

At the end of the Second World War, the Jewish Restitution Successor Organization transferred unclaimed artworks it collected to Jewish institutions in Israel and abroad, with many of these items falling into the hands of the Israel Museum.

The website features at least 200 paintings, 200 drawings and some 700 Judaica items. Most of the items are kept in the museum's basement archives and have never been put on display since they have very little artistic value. 

Nonetheless, some masterpieces can be found among the artifacts, such as Egon Schiele's painting, "The Town" which the museum wishes to hold on to.

"Most of these items do not have historic importance or much monetary value, but they are very important items due to their connection to the Holocaust and their sentimental value. We have treated these items with great respect because of their emotional importance," said James Snyder, director of the Israel Museum.

The site, which was launched by the Israel Museum in cooperation with the company for locating and retrieving assets of Holocaust victims, is open to anyone and relatives of the owners recognizing any pieces are invited to claim them.