Sir Christopher White, Rembrandt expert and former Ashmolean director, dies at 95

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Sir Christopher White, a renowned Rembrandt expert and former director of the Ashmolean Museum, has died at age 95. White was celebrated for his insightful biography of Rembrandt and his extensive scholarship on Dutch and Flemish art, including significant contributions to cataloguing Rembrandt's etchings. He held positions at the British Museum, Colnaghi gallery, and the National Gallery of Art in Washington before leading the Ashmolean Museum for over a decade.


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