Brief aan anoniem Possibly 1814 - 1819

This handwritten letter, "Brief aan anoniem", was written by the Dutch artist Reinier Vinkeles (1741-1816) possibly between 1814 and 1819, now housed in the Rijksmuseum. It is a personal letter addressed to an unknown recipient, discussing an artwork. The letter references a painting, possibly "Reisgezellen", by another artist in the Ver Kooping, a Dutch art market, and Vinkeles’ interest in its potential sale. This piece offers insight into the Dutch art market in the early 19th century, particularly the involvement of established artists like Vinkeles in the circulation of artwork.