Pieter Vanderlyn was a Dutch-born American painter associated with the mysterious “Gansevoort Limner.” Active in the Hudson Valley during the mid-18th century, his unsigned portraits are preserved in several major American museums.
“Painting New Netherland: An Art Historian’s Perspective on the Visual Culture of New Netherland.” Alena M. Buis, PhD Candidate Art History, Queen’s University, Toronto
John Vanderlyn was an American neoclassical painter known for portraits and historical works. Trained by Gilbert Stuart and European masters, he painted figures such as James Monroe and produced major works displayed in prominent museums.
Teunis is a 14-year-old Dutch boy who is learning to become a blacksmith but longs to go to sea. Although it is a work of...
Mike Vanderjagt is a Canadian-born NFL placekicker who played primarily for the Indianapolis Colts and became the most accurate field goal kicker in league history during his career.
“The New Netherland Landdag, the development of a Dutch assembly (1649- 1664)” Brecht Cornelisse, Rijksuniversiteit Leiden
William Kissam Vanderbilt was an American heir to the Vanderbilt railroad fortune who briefly oversaw the New York Central Railroad and became known for his involvement in horse racing, yachting, and international society life.
Lois Miner Huey is an archaeologist and an author of books and articles for children. Her most recent book is Ick! Yuck! EEW! Our GROSS American...
Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt was an American heir of the Vanderbilt railroad fortune, known for his involvement in equestrian pursuits and as the father of Gloria Vanderbilt and grandfather of journalist Anderson Cooper.
“Curating Van der Donck’s New Netherland” Bethany Romanowski, Guest Curator at the Vander Ende-Onderdonk House in Queens, New York
