COLLEGEVILLE, PA.– “Science in Art: Technical Analyses of 17th Century Dutch Paintings” is the title of a lecture to be presented at Ursinus College on Monday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. in Musser Lecture Hall, Pfahler Hall. The event is free and open to the public without tickets or reservations.

Dr. Erich Uffelman of the Department of Chemistry, Washington and Lee University, will discuss the technical examinations used by the world’s major museums to arrive at informed interpretation of works of art. He will focus on the interplay of conservation science, art conservation and art history in the interpretation of works by Vermeer, Rembrandt and Jan Steen.

At Washington and Lee University, Uffelman teaches general through advanced chemistry courses as well as a course in Science in Art. His seminar in 17th Century Dutch Paintings is an interdisciplinary course for non-science-majors that illustrates how chemistry, physics, analytical instrumentation, history, economics, and religion are interrelated. The course includes a three week period in The Netherlands.

Ursinus College is a highly selective, independent coeducational liberal arts college located on a scenic, wooded 170-acre campus, 28 miles from Center City Philadelphia. Its web site is located at . Ursinus is located on Main Street in Collegeville, PA.