In this episode we sit down with Dr. Ron Spronk, a leading expert in technical art history and professor of art history. Known for his groundbreaking work on projects like The Ghent Altarpiece restoration and Closer to Van Eyck, the Bosch Research and Conservation Project, and Bruegel, the Hand of the Master (Inside Bruegel), Dr. Spronk has transformed how we understand and preserve cultural heritage. Join us as we explore the fascinating world of technical studies, the intersection of art and science, and Dr. Spronk’s insights into the hidden layers of famous works. Discover how cutting-edge research methods are revealing new secrets about art’s most iconic masterpieces.

The Ghent Altarpiece Restoration and Closer to Van Eyck: https://closertovaneyck.kikirpa.be/

The Bosch Research and Conservation Project: https://boschproject.org/

Bruegel, the Hand of the Master (Inside Bruegel): https://www.insidebruegel.net/

Connect with Liz at Matter of Art on the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://matterofart.crd.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Episode art: Dr. Ron Spronk, photo courtesy.