Hans van de Waal

This lecture is dedicated to art historian Hans van de Waal (1910-1972).  

Henri, known to everyone as Hans, studied art history at Leiden University and, after graduating, worked at the university's Prentenkabinet.

During World War II, Van de Waal was first imprisoned in Camp Barneveld and then in Camp Westerbork. After the war, he resumed his work at Leiden University. In 1946, he was appointed professor and director of the university's Prentenkabinet.

Hans van de Waal died in 1972 at the age of 62, partly due to the consequences of his time in Camp Westerbork.

Van de Waal lecture 2022

The annual Van de Waal Lecture takes place on 11 September, to mark the opening of the academic year of the department of Art History.

This year's speaker is dr. Arthur Crucq. His lecture is titled: 'The Iko-Schmutzer sculptures at the Missionary Museum Steyl: shared heritage or cultural appropriation?' The lecture takes place with the generous support of the RKD.

More information can be found on the event page.