Aantekeningen rond de dood van de vrouw van Brandes, mei 1802 1802

"Aantekeningen rond de dood van de vrouw van Brandes, mei 1802" is a handwritten document by Dutch painter Jan Brandes, dated May 1802. The document, measuring 163 mm by 95 mm, is a personal record of the artist’s grief following the death of his wife. The intimate, handwritten text allows viewers to connect with Brandes' personal loss, highlighting the emotional impact of death and the power of personal expression in art. The document is an example of a genre of art known as "grief art," which utilizes personal expression to process loss and create a lasting record of mourning.