In my work, I have specialized in the conservation, restoration and research of painted surfaces in historic interiors.

I work on different projects, alone or with a team of conservation professionals, depending on the scale of the project and the required specialisms.

ABOUT ROOS

My passion for conservation started when I studied History of Art at the University of Utrecht. After I received my Master degree in Art History, I started my conservation training at the Stichting Restauratie Atelier Limburg (SRAL) in Maastricht. I graduated at the SRAL with my final project focusing on painted 18th century stucco work (Fagel Cupola at Paleis Noordeinde in The Hague).

Today, my portfolio holds projects ranging from Kasteel Keukenhof in Lisse, the Trippenhuis in Amsterdam, Kasteel Oud Poelgeest in Oegstgeest and Burgerweeshuis in Zierikzee. I also worked in New York on the research and conservation of the wooden Damascus Room in the Metropolitan Museum of Art and on the wall paintings in the Stanton Street synagogue on the Lower East Side. 

I teach the …. program at the University of Amsterdam.

SERVICES

In my work I collaborate with other conservators on historic interiors in different projects all over the Netherlands. Sometimes I am hired for a project as the main contractor, at other times I am hired for a project as a member of the team. 

My expertise is in a number of areas, among which:

  • Painted surface examinations & treatment proposals

  • Condition and damage survey & assessments

  • Development of conservation strategy

  • Conservation of painted surfaces

  • Climate advice

  • Project management 

For more information on my project history, download full cv (pdf)

PUBLICATIONS

“The Colours of the Women’s Galleries” 
published in The Portugese Synagogue Amsterdam, 2013
full publication and article

“The walls can speak: understanding the narrative of the historic interior as an architectural artifact”
paper for DEMHIST and ICOM-CC, 2012
full paper

“Het ene stucwerk is het andere niet… onderzoek en restauratie van het beschilderde stucgewelf in de Koepel van Fagel”  (Dutch)
published in Stuc; Kunst & Techniek, 2010
full publication and article

CONTACT

E-mail roos@rooskeppler.com
Phone +31 (0)6 24547766

Address  
Nachtwachtlaan 415, 1058 EP
Amsterdam, the Netherlands

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