Experience an engaging evening about art and science at the Van Gogh Museum on Wednesday 11 November 2026. Discover what research reveals about the work of Vincent van Gogh and experience what it feels like to have the museum almost to yourself.
During this evening you will get a look behind the scenes of the research into the paintings of Vincent van Gogh. What lies hidden beneath the surface of a painting? How does Van Gogh's paint change over time, and what is needed to preserve his work for the future?
Why does the Van Gogh Museum examine the paintings of Van Gogh down to the smallest layer of paint? Joost van der Hoeven, Head of Research, and restorer Saskia van Oudheusden, both of the Van Gogh Museum, explain how they look at a painting. How was the painting made, what has changed over the years, and how do you keep track of that?
Maarten Voncken, Head of Research Metrology at ASML, leads the team that carries out research into measurement methods.