Prentbriefkaart aan Jan Veth Possibly 1920 - 1928

This postcard to Jan Veth by Isaac Israels looks like it was made in a flurry, a spontaneous outpour of words and emotion. The ink is applied with speed, the pen dancing across the surface, leaving a trail of thoughts in its wake. It's that kind of mark making that I really respond to - when the process is so evident, like the artist is thinking through the medium. The texture of the card itself, aged and worn, adds another layer to the story. The handwriting, looping and leaning, gives a sense of intimacy, like a whispered conversation between friends. Take a look at the flourish beneath the address, a swooping line that seems to gather all the energy of the message and direct it towards its recipient. It’s a tiny detail, but it encapsulates the whole feeling of the piece. I am reminded a little of Cy Twombly's scrawled paintings. Both artists capture a sense of immediacy, of thoughts and feelings made visible in the act of creation. Art isn't about definitive statements but about embracing ambiguity.