Between 1990 and 1994 eight Rembrandt paintings of the Rijksmuseum were restored. Most of the paintings dated from the late period of Rembrandt's career, with the exception of Still life with peacocks and the Portrait of Johannes Wttenbogaert. During the project The anatomy lesson of doctor Joan Deyman was transferred to the Amsterdam Museum. Before restoration all the paintings were thoroughly studied. All treatments were preceded and accompanied by material research. Some of the examination methods used were: X-radiography, infrared photography, sample analysis, normal light studies, ultraviolet light studies, raking light studies and stereomicroscopy. Sample analysis was carried out by the Centraal Laboratorium (now Cultural Heritage Agency) in support of the restoration. Research took place at the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, The Cultural Heritage Agency (RCE), Stichting Restauratie Atelier Limburg (SRAL) and DSM. Particularly the paint surface and the structure of the paint layers were studied, concerning possible retouchings. During the project it was decided to make a publication about the restorations. Unfortunately it was never published.
Between 1990 and the start of 1991 the Self Portrait as the apostle Paul was restored by Martin Bijl.
Between 1990 and the start of 1991 Titus as a monk was restored by Manja Zeldenrust.
From 1990 to 1991 The sampling officials of the Amsterdam drapers guild (known as The Syndics) was restored by Michel van der Laar and Manja Zeldenrust.
In 1991 Laurent Sozzani and Martin Bijl restored Still life with peacocks.
From September 1991 until the start of 1993 the Denial of saint Peter was restored by Gwen Tauber and Manja Zeldenrust.
Between 1991 and 1993 the Portrait of a couple as Isaac and Rebecca (known as the Jewish Bride) was restored by Martin Bijl and Manja Zeldenrust.
From February 1993 till June 1993 the just acquired Portrait of Johannes Wttenbogaert was restored by Manja Zeldenrust and Martin Bijl.
Between 1993 and 1994 the Anatomy Lesson of dr. Joan Deyman was restored by Hélène Kat and Martin Bijl..... meer ▼