Klazina Dieuwke Botke

Klazina Dieuwke Botke is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Humanities of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in Art and Culture, History, and Antiquity. She holds a PhD from the University of Groningen (2017) on the art patronage of the Salviati family in 16th-century Italy. Her research focuses on Renaissance art history, cultural politics, and museum practices. She currently serves as guest conservator at Teylers Museum (2023–2026).

Her key research projects include Michelangelo and Men (2023–2026) and The Art of Asking, exploring patronage strategies across artistic disciplines. She teaches courses on art markets, connoisseurship, and cultural heritage. Botke’s work bridges academic research with public engagement through exhibitions and editorial projects.

Recent publications include studies on Renaissance drawing techniques, Medici cultural politics, and digital art cataloging. She actively participates in academic conferences (e.g., Renaissance Society of America) and supervises student research.