early life and migration to new netherland william h. schenck, a dutch artist, was born in amersfoort, netherlands in 1631. as a young man, he migrated to new netherland in 1650, settling in flatlands, where his family would leave an indelible mark on the region's history. artistic pursuits and notable works although schenck's artistic endeavors are not as well-documented as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the dutch ar…