We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Jeroen Giltaij, former Senior Curator of Old Master Paintings at Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen and former member of CODART, who passed away last Monday, 1 December 2025, at the age of 78.

Jeroen Giltaij dedicated nearly 40 years of his professional life to the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam, retiring in 2012. He began his tenure in the Department of Prints and Drawings, and in 1977, he was appointed Curator of Old Master Paintings and Sculpture, a role he held until his retirement.

During his long and distinguished career, he organized a great number of celebrated exhibitions including: Schilderkunst uit de eerste hand: olieverfschetsen van Tintoretto tot Goya (1983–84); Perspectives: Saenredam and the architectural painters of the 17th century (1991); Lof der zeevaart: de Hollandse zeeschilders van de 17e eeuw (1996–97); Dutch Classicism (1999–2000); Senses and sins: painters of everyday life in the 17th century (2004–2005); Willem Kalf (2006–2007) and Dutch primitives: paintings from the late Middle Ages (2008).

Giltaij was also a highly respected scholar, known for his extensive writings, particularly his research on Rembrandt. Following his retirement, he continued to publish significant volumes, such as the 2022 catalogue, Het Grote Rembrandt Boek: alle 684 schilderijen, and Het Grote Gouden Eeuw Boek (2013 and 2024), which appeared in two volumes covering  drawing and painting during the Dutch Golden Age.

Jeroen Giltaij will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and former colleagues.