Brief aan Jan Veth 1896

"Brief aan Jan Veth" (Letter to Jan Veth) is a handwritten letter by Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst, a prominent Dutch painter and graphic artist, dated 1896. The letter, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into Holst's personal life and artistic endeavors, revealing his anxieties and motivations as an artist. While the exact content remains unknown, the letter likely discusses his artistic process and the challenges he faced in achieving recognition, reflecting themes prevalent in Dutch art during this period.