Katrien Keune

Professor by special appointment of Molecular Spectroscopy · University of Amsterdam · company speakers →

Katrien Keune PhD, chemist, is head of Science at the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam and professor by special appointment of Molecular Spectroscopy at the University of Amsterdam (UvA), Netherlands. Since 2025, she is the chair of the Dutch network for research for moving heritage, Netherlands Institute for Conservation+Art+Science+ (NICAS). Her team conducts research on a broad spectrum of art objects and works closely with conservators, curators, data specialists, and (technical) art historians. Their work is characterized by a strong interdisciplinary approach, using scientific research to enhance the understanding and preservation of artworks. Keune is specialized in ageing and degradation studies of pigments and oil paintings at the micro- and molecular level. She initiated and (co)led many national and international interdisciplinary research projects. One such project is the GoGreen project (Horizon Europa, 2022-2026) of which Keune is the coordinator. This project aims to develop green strategies to conserve the past and preserve the future of our cultural heritage. At the Rijksmuseum, she leads the scientific research of Operation Night Watch, the largest research project on Rembrandt’s masterpiece.

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