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27/05/2026

The Tyrolean State Museums (Tiroler Landesmuseen) in Innsbruck house a collection defined by a unique history of civic patronage. While traditionally focused on regional heritage, the institution holds a significant collection of Dutch and Flemish art.

The latest CODARTfeature examines the collection’s complex history, the impact of twentieth-century deaccessioning, and current research efforts to trace its dispersed masterpieces: https://www.codart.nl/feature/curators-collection/the-dutch-and-flemish-collection-at-the-tyrolean-state-museums-in-innsbruck/

📸: © Tiroler Landesmuseen, Johannes Plattner
1️⃣: Jacob van der Borcht (active from 1685/86), 'Fruit Still Life with a Parrot and Squash'
2️⃣: Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669), 'Old Man in a Fur Hat', 1630
3️⃣: Rachel Ruysch (1664-1750), 'Flower Still Life', around 1700
4⃣: Follower of Joachim Patinir, 'Baptism of Christ', between 1500 and 1535
5⃣: Willem Drost (1633-1659), 'Boy with a Pidgeon', ca. 1656

27/05/2026

The Association of Print Scholars - APS invites thematic proposals for its sponsored panel at the 2027 Renaissance Society of America conference, to be held in Philadelphia from 11-13 March.

The panel may relate to any theme of Renaissance and Early Modern printmaking, or any aspect of print scholarship for the era 1300–1700.

The deadline for submissions is 12 June: https://www.codart.nl/conferences/cfp-aps-sponsored-sessions-at-the-renaissance-society-of-america-conference-11-13-march-2027-philadelphia/

The Association of Print Scholars (APS) invites thematic proposals for its sponsored panel at the 2027 Renaissance Society of America (RSA) conference, to be held in Philadelphia from 11-13 March. The APS-sponsored panel may relate to any theme of Renaissance and Early Modern printmaking, or any asp...

26/05/2026

The Flemish government will establish a permanent commission for the restitution of N**i-looted art. The initiative follows recommendations made by a temporary advisory committee on N**i-looted art, which concluded its work in 2025.

Read more: https://www.codart.nl/other/flanders-announces-permanent-commission-on-nazi-looted-art/

The Flemish government will establish a permanent commission for the restitution of N**i-looted art, according to its minister of culture Caroline Gennez. The newly created body will assess claims relating to artworks potentially looted during the N**i era and advise the Flemish authorities on resti...

20/05/2026

The King Baudouin Foundation has acquired an exceptional work of art by Peter Paul Rubens at the TEFAF Maastricht fine art fair at the request of the Rubenshuis. This double-sided sheet from 1607 features a drawing and a handwritten letter by Rubens: https://www.codart.nl/acquisitions/rubenshuis-acquires-exceptional-drawing-and-handwritten-letter-by-rubens/

The King Baudouin Foundation has acquired an exceptional work of art by Peter Paul Rubens at the TEFAF Maastricht fine art fair at the request of the Rubenshuis. This double-sided sheet from 1607 features a drawing and a handwritten letter by Rubens. The work will be on display in the Rubens Experie...

13/05/2026

The RKD - Nederlands Instituut voor Kunstgeschiedenis has announced a new direction, redefining itself as a knowledge center for the visual arts of the Low Countries. In a news release, the RKD expressed its commitment to strengthening its role in supporting professionals and students conducting art historical research: https://www.codart.nl/museums/rkd-announces-new-role-as-a-knowledge-center/

The RKD – Netherlands Institute for Art History has announced a new direction, redefining itself as a knowledge center for the visual arts of the Low Countries. For decades, the RKD has supported professionals and students conducting art historical research. In a news release, the RKD expressed it...