Brief aan Petrus Cornelis Koning Possibly 1844 - 1849

This handwritten letter, titled "Brief aan Petrus Cornelis Koning," was written by the Belgian Romantic painter Nicaise De Keyser, likely sometime between 1844 and 1849. It is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. The letter is written in French, and likely discusses De Keyser's artistic practice and his relationship with Koning, perhaps a patron or fellow artist. This artifact offers a glimpse into the personal and professional life of one of Belgium's most celebrated Romantic artists.