Portrait looted by Nazis found in home of Dutch SS leader's descendants
The painting is believed to have been plundered by high-ranking Nazi Hermann Goering during World War Two.
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"I feel ashamed. The painting should be returned to the heirs of Goudstikker."
— Arthur Brand , Activist
"The discovery was stunning, describing it as the most bizarre case of my entire career."
— Arthur Brand , Activist
"For decades, the family, who of course bear no personal guilt for Seyffardt's own crimes, had the opportunity to do the right thing and return this painting."
— Arthur Brand , Activist
Key People
Arthur Brand is a Dutch art detective known for recovering stolen art.
Seyffardt was a Dutch general who commanded a Waffen-SS unit during World War II.
Goudstikker was a Jewish art collector who died fleeing the Nazi invasion of the Netherlands.
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The painting is believed to have been plundered by high-ranking Nazi Hermann Goering during World War Two.
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