Hidden’ Van Gogh revealed

MA-XRF scanning of The Scream by Edvard Munch

The Scream by Edvard Munch is in good company.Researcher Geert Van der Snickt analyses the famous painting with a scanner.

A selection of media coverage

  • Mysterie rond vreemde spatten op “De Schreeuw” opgehelderd - Geert Van der Snickt on the national news (De Redactie), 25-08-2016
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  • Toch geen vogelpoep op 'De Schreeuw' - Geert Van der Snickt on VTM news, 25-08-2016
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About the MA-XRF scanner

  • Scanner UAntwerp onthult kunstgeheimen - dr. Geert Van Der Snickt, Gazet Van Antwerpen, 05-11-2015
  • Antwerpse scanner gaat internationaal - Prof. Dr. Koen Janssens in Antwerpen Vandaag, ATV, 25-10-2013
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Rubens: The Fur/ Het Pelsken

Project file & Press release

MA-XRF scans get under the skin of Rubens' second wife

In the media


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Behind the science: hidden masterpieces

This joint documentary by the University of Antwerp and National Geographic explores the secrets that lie behind famous works of art.

Behind the Science: Verborgen Meesterwerken (National Geographic)

Behind the Science: Hidden masterpieces (National Geographic) (UK)


Revelation of an Unfinished self-portrait by Rembrandt van Rijn

Press release & complete media coverage page 

X-rays Reveal an Unfinished self-portrait by Rembrandt van Rijn

 A selection of media coverage

Television coverage:

  • New Rembrandt Discovered - NTDTV
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  • Nieuwe Rembrandt/New Rembrandt - NOS News


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Belgian newspapers:

Dutch newspapers:

International coverage:

James Ensor - Skeleton Painting

Ensor's Palette - Royal Museum of Fine Arts (Antwerp)

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