Brief aan jonkheer Hendrik Teding van Berkhout (1879-1969) Possibly 1932

This is a letter to Jonkheer Hendrik Teding van Berkhout, penned by Jo van Oosten Slingeland in 1932. It’s a wonderful example of how handwriting itself can be a form of art. Look at the pressure applied to each stroke, creating a rhythm across the page. The ink varies in tone, revealing the pauses and hesitations in the writing process. Notice how some letters lean forward, eager to get to the next word, while others stand upright with a more formal reserve. The loops and swirls almost remind me of abstract brushstrokes in a painting. The lines of the page are embraced by the artist and the text becomes a dance between order and spontaneity. This reminds me of Cy Twombly's work, where writing transcends language, becoming pure visual poetry. Ultimately, it’s a testament to the idea that art isn't just about what you say, but how you say it.