The Gemäldegalerie presides over one of the most comprehensive collections of Rembrandt paintings in the world. These paintings are part of a long-term interdisciplinary research project, made possible by the generous support of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin. The aim of this research project is to conduct for the first time in-depth analysis by comparing data of technical research (in particular neutron-activation autoradiography) with art-historical findings. The core of these examinations consists of an integrated study on provenance, exhibition history and restoration history on the one hand, and new analyses of the painting techniques on the other. By linking material-technical and art-historical facets, the findings can be embedded in their original iconographic and cultural-historical context. The project will focus on new insights relating to the genesis of the paintings, the development of subjects and motifs, as well as Rembrandt’s artistic and painterly technique. By combining technical and art-historical research within an interdisciplinary team the project will achieve innovative results that are beyond previous research. All relevant information covered in the project will subsequently be made accessible to the public as part of the online Rembrandt Database..... meer ▼