A portal to the past
Discover our remarkable family
Step into the captivating world of our family’s rich history with our latest book, A FAMILY FROM METEREN.
Delve into the tales of our ancestors as we trace their footsteps through time, uncovering the triumphs, trials, and timeless traditions that have shaped our lineage.
Through wars, migrations, and moments of profound change, our ancestors’ stories really came to life..
Sven van Meeteren
Finished reading ‘a Family from Meteren’ on the 4th of May 2024
– Family member
a reclaimed artifact
The article that lead to the manuscript in Auckland –
New Zealand
Carl van Meeteren ran into this article about the painting of Joris Hoefnagel depicting Emanuel van Meteren and his wife, Hester van Corput.
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This great find lead to a copy of the manuscript which can be read below.
From europe to new zealand
A peek into the personal life of Emanuel van Meteren (1535-1612)
A manuscript by the Antwerp merchant Emanuel van Meteren in the Auckland Public Library incorporates full-length portraits of Van Meteren and his wife dated 1576. They are here attributed to Joris Hoefnagel, who was a friend of both Van Meteren and his cousin Abraham Ortelius, the celebrated geographer.