Brief aan Jan Veth Possibly 1918

This is a letter written by Jac van Looij in 1918. The handwriting is tight and controlled, with ink that varies in tone, suggesting the speed and pressure of the pen as it moved across the page. It gives the impression of someone deeply engaged in thought and eager to communicate their ideas. Looking closer, you can see how the density of the text creates a visual texture. The lines of script form a landscape of language. Individual words are like tiny brushstrokes, accumulating to form a rich, almost abstract composition. The letter is not just a message, it’s an artifact. There’s a rhythm to the marks, a kind of dance between the writer and the page. This reminds me of the spontaneous yet deliberate way Cy Twombly approached writing and painting, using language as a raw material to construct something visually compelling and deeply personal. In both instances, the act of creation becomes a direct expression of thought and emotion. And like all good art, it opens up a space for interpretation and connection.