Brief aan Adriaan van der Willigen Possibly 1815

This handwritten letter, "Brief aan Adriaan van der Willigen," was written by Cornelis van Hardenbergh, a Dutch painter and art collector, in 1815. The letter, housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides insight into van Hardenbergh’s personal correspondence and potentially discusses artistic matters of the time. It serves as a historical document showcasing the communication style of the early 19th century. The letter's content, though undeciphered, allows us to glimpse into the world of van Hardenbergh's artistic connections and activities.