“Discoveries of Old Master works, along with new attributions, are still being made today—though rarely at this level of quality,” said Matthias Waschek, Jean and Myles McDonough Director. “It takes intuition and detective work by connoisseurs, with specialists authenticating the attribution and conservators revealing hidden details beneath centuries of grime. We are grateful for Van Heemskerck expert Peter van den Brink, who recognized the connection between the donor panels on long-term loan at the Museum and this newly acquired central panel. Thanks to the gallerists’ commitment to placing the work in a museum and Claire Whitner’s initiative, we can reunite this triptych after many years, possibly centuries —a remarkable moment that enriches our art historical narrative.”