Brief aan de praeses van de Nederlands Hervormde diaconie Possibly 1866

"Brief aan de praeses van de Nederlands Hervormde diaconie" is a handwritten letter by Dutch artist Bastiaan de Poorter dated 25 April 1866. The letter, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, likely details the artist's request to the president of the Dutch Reformed deaconate. De Poorter, known for his genre paintings and landscapes, often used his art to capture the daily life and social issues of his time. The letter is a fascinating example of his personal engagement with his community.