Brief aan Jan Veth 1896

"Brief aan Jan Veth" (1896) is a handwritten letter from Dutch symbolist painter Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst to the artist Jan Veth. The letter discusses their mutual admiration for the work of the Dutch artist, Jan Derkinderen. It also reveals the importance of both personal perception and artistic merit in evaluating the work of an artist. This letter gives a rare glimpse into the thoughts and communication between artists in the late 19th Century. The letter is currently on display at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.