Background
He was born in Haarlem as the son of Lambert and Magdalena Pietersdr van der Straten, owners of the brewery "Druyff".
He was born in Haarlem as the son of Lambert and Magdalena Pietersdr van der Straten, owners of the brewery "Druyff".
He was the brother of Francois with whom he was portrayed along with the rest of the officers of the local Saint George militia in Frans Hals" painting The Officers of the Street George Militia Company in 1639. He died in Haarlem.
Haarlem schutterij.