Dutch Names
Deciphering names in an old handwritten document is not as easy as one might suppose. This could be due to the widespread use of abbreviations, the difficulty in reading the handwriting, or the unique practices found in the language. To make this process easier, below are glossaries of names and explanations of the naming practices you will encounter.
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- Portrait of a Man: Jan Gossaert, Portrait of a Merchant, possibly Jan Snoeck, c. 1520-1530, Painting, digital image, Wikimedia Commons (https://en.wikipedia.org : accessed 20 July 2023). This image is in the public domain.
- Portrait of a Family: Pieter de Grebber, Family portrait in a landscape, c.1630, Painting, Digital image, Wikimedia Commons (https://en.wikipedia.org : accessed 20 July 2023). This image is in the public domain.