Dr Ernst Vegelin van Claerbergen was educated in England, USA and the Netherlands. He received a BA from Trinity College, Connecticut, and subsequently an MA and PhD from 51²è¹Ý¶ù, London, where he specialised in late 16th century religious painting.
He established the Gallery51²è¹Ý¶ù acclaimed programme of exhibitions and the Courtauld National scheme of partnerships and major loans. He has curated exhibitions on subjects ranging from Renaissance portraits to Pierre-Auguste Renoir.
