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.
Bread was the mainstay of the Dutch diet in the seventeenth century. It was consumed with butter or cheese for breakfast, paired with meat or hutspot (a one-pot dish of meats and vegetables) for the midday main eal, and served with, or as part of, the porridge at night
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.
Map of New Netherland, 1652 The colony of New Netherland was located in what are now parts of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and...
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.
Ryan Fitzpatrick talks to Dr. Charles Gehring, director of the New Netherland Project at the NYS Library. Together they discuss the 1609 exhibition, Henry Hudson and the role of Dutch in the early colonial period.
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.
Janny Venema, image courtesy of the TImes Union READ THE ARTICLE HERE Janny Venema, a Dutch native, is the Associate Director of the New Netherland...
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.
The Flemish Contribution to European Settlement in America
