Brief aan anoniem Possibly 1841 - 1849

"Brief aan anoniem" (Letter to an Anonymous Person) is a handwritten letter by Dutch artist Lodewijk Anthony Vintcent, dated possibly between 1841 and 1849. This letter, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Vintcent's personal writing style and offers a glimpse into his life and artistic thoughts during the early 19th century. The letter is written in Dutch, and while the content remains unknown, it is a captivating artifact of the artist's life, particularly given his untimely death at age 29 in 1842. The handwritten letter is a significant piece of the artist's legacy, revealing a side of him beyond his known paintings.