Hendrik Seyffardt

Hendrik Seyffardt was a Dutch SS collaborator during World War Two. Recent news has brought his name back into public attention due to the discovery of a painting, 'Portrait of a Young Girl' by Toon Kelder, in the home of his descendants. The artwork was looted by the Nazis from Jewish art dealer Jacques Goudstikker. Art detective Arthur Brand located the painting, describing the case as highly unusual. The painting is believed to have been in Seyffardt's family home for decades, highlighting a direct link between his family and the possession of art stolen during the Nazi era. This discovery sheds light on the lingering impact of Nazi art looting and the complex histories associated with collaborators' families.