Portrait of Willem Kieft

Portrait of Willem Kieft

Portrait of Willem Kieft (1597-1647), Director of New Netherland, whose decision to attack the Weckquaesgeek against the advice of the Council of Twelve Men triggered Kieft's War and the Pavonia Massacre.

Date: 17th century Type: engraving Subjects: Willem Kieft, hat, collar Source: Wikimedia Commons License: Public domain