Operation Night Watch Symposium

The symposium will present innovative approaches, research challenges, new insights and breakthroughs in our understanding of the use of materials, the composition of the paint and build-up and the condition of the painting. The research has been performed from the macro-to the nanoscale, in a non-invasive manner combined with micro-sampling. A wide range of scientific topics will be covered, including colour, chemical composition, degradation, texture, structural canvas analyses, cleaning studies, data fusion, visualisation tools and artificial intelligence.

Q&A

The speakers will be present in the live broadcast to answer your questions and discuss.

PROGRAMME

• Day 1, Monday 11 April – On Different Wavelengths: Macroscopic Non-Invasive Imaging Techniques
• Day 2, Tuesday 12 April – Through Microscopic Eyes: Advanced Micro-Analytical Techniques
• Day 3, Wednesday 13 April – Joint Forces: Structural and Mechanical Investigations
• Day 4, Thursday 14 April – New Diagnostic Tools and Strategies for Conservation Treatment

ORGANISATION

Scientific Committee: Robert van Langh, Katrien Keune, Petria Noble, Pieter Roelofs, Rob Erdmann, Esther van Duijn, Annelies van Loon, Francesca Gabrieli

Organising Committee: Robert van Langh, Katrien Keune, Karin Lieftink, Apas Zwart, Sandra Pastoor

We thank

Operation Night Watch is made possible by The Bennink Foundation, C.L. de Carvalho-Heineken, PACCAR Foundation, Piet van der Slikke & Sandra Swelheim, American Express Foundation, Familie De Rooij, Het AutoBinck Fonds, TBRM Engineering Solutions, Dina & Kjell Johnsen, Familie D. Ermia, Familie M. van Poecke, Bruker Nano Analytics, Henry M. Holterman Fonds, Irma Theodora Fonds, Luca Fonds, Piek-den Hartog Fonds, Stichting Zabawas, Cevat Fonds, Johanna Kast-Michel Fonds, Marjorie & Jeffrey A. Rosen, Stichting Thurkowfonds, Familie Van Ogtrop Fonds, the Night Watch Fund, the City of Amsterdam and the Amsterdam Museum.