Marie Helena Kreutz

German astronomer who discovered several comets, including 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko, the target of the Rosetta mission.

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Marie Helena Kreutz, a prominent art historian and curator, made significant contributions to the field of art history. Born in Cologne, Germany, in 1898, she earned a doctorate in art history and began her career at the Wallraf-Richartz Museum. In 1927, she moved to the United States and joined the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, eventually becoming the first female Curator of Paintings.

Kreutz organized major exhibitions, including “The Art of the Italian Renaissance” and “The Age of Rembrandt.” She also served as a visiting professor at Harvard and the University of Chicago. Recognized as a leading art historian, she published numerous books and articles and received prestigious awards, including the Gold Medal of the American Institute of Architects.

Kreutz, known for her sharp wit and dedication, never married and had no children. She was a patron of the arts and supported young artists. Remembered as a pioneering art historian, her collection is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.