Technical Documentation
Technical documentation is the result of technical research on works of art. Such as sample analyses, dendrochronological reports, and infrared reflectograms (IRR). This documentation gives insight into the creation process, the choice of materials, and the material condition of works of art.
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Browse our unique overview of technical documentation on Netherlandish art.
The collection
We provide access to a unique combination of our own collection and research data of museums, conservators, universities and other heritage institutions. Our own collection includes some of the most important collections of technical documentation on Netherlandish painting, including the archives of Prof. Dr. J.R.J. van Asperen de Boer, the Rembrandt Research Project, and Prof. Dr. Molly Faries.
How do I search for technical documentation?
Technical documentation is included in RKDtechnical on our online platform RKD Research. To search for technical documentation, you can use the search bar and use filters to refine search results.
Tip You can also search the artwork you are researching in the database RKDimages. On the page of the object, you can go to ‘this object in other databases’ and go to all the corresponding technical documentation in RKDtechnical. RKDimages provides filters for research type, documentation type, and researcher.
How can I consult technical documentation?
- Technical documentation can be consulted in the database RKDtechnical.
- Is the documentation you are looking for not digitized? Please contact us to request access to the documentation in our study room in The Hague.
- Is the documentation held by a different institution? Please contact the institution directly to inquire about their access options.