Brief aan Jan Veth Possibly 1909

"Brief aan Jan Veth" (Letter to Jan Veth) is an artwork by Dutch symbolist painter Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst, housed at the Rijksmuseum. Dating back to 1909, the piece showcases a simple, blue envelope adorned with stamps and postmarks. The handwritten address, crafted with delicate strokes, hints at the intimate nature of the letter, likely to a close friend or associate. This artwork, a testament to Holst's penchant for symbolism and social commentary, presents a nuanced exploration of personal connection amidst the mundane backdrop of daily correspondence.