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Katrien Keune new NICAS Chair
Professor Katrien Keune has been appointed as the new Chair of the Netherlands Institute for Conservation+Art+Science+.
Robert van Langh new general director Drents Museum
Robert van Langh will step down as Chair of NICAS to fully prepare for his new role. Katrien Keune will take over his responsibilities as interim Chair.
Rembrandt used lead-based impregnation for Night Watch canvas
New research has revealed that Rembrandt impregnated the canvas for his famous 1642 militia painting ‘The Night Watch’ with a lead-rich oil.
Uncovering Hidden Features Inside Art Objects in an Interactive Environment
Blogpost written by Paul van Laar and Francien Bossema on the IntACT project
Gold of the Golden Coach originates from Suriname
Unknown provenance investigated by the Amsterdam Museum, VU Amsterdam and the Netherlands Institute for Conservation+Art+Science+
Events
NICAS Colloquium Online – 11 December 2025
Join us for a new online edition of the NICAS Colloquium on Thursday 11 December 2025. This week’s presentation is by Martin Jurgens.




