Rosalijn van Ijken

Rosalijn van IJken is a seasoned professional in the field of metal restoration, currently serving as a Senior Restauratie Adviseur at Rijksmuseum Boerhaave since April 2021. Prior experience includes ownership of Van IJken Metaalrestauratie from January 2009 to April 2021, where projects focused on restoring objects made of noble and base metals for museums, private collectors, and institutions, alongside providing advisory services and lectures on restoration and art handling. Additional roles include working as a Metals Conservator at both the Rijksmuseum and the Victoria and Albert Museum, and experience at Rupert Harris Conservation, specializing in diverse applied arts and conducting condition surveys. Educational credentials encompass degrees in metal restoration, practical leadership, museology, and goldsmithing from esteemed institutions.