In anticipation of the exhibition “Van Gogh: The Roulin Family Portraits,” paintings conservators were given unprecedented access to Van Gogh’s portraits over the course of several months. Together with the MFA’s conservation scientists, the conservators took a deep dive into the artist’s materials and methodologies using a wide range of techniques. Discover the results of this intensive examination, including new insights into how the MFA’s portraits were created and how they have changed over time.
Lydia Vagts, conservator, Conservation and Collections Management
Rachel Childers, assistant conservator, Conservation and Scientific Research
Wednesday, May 7, 2025