Brief aan Jan Veth 1875 - 1925

This letter, penned by Isaac Israels in Amsterdam on August 20, 1890, is an intimate glimpse into a dialogue between artists. The handwritten script itself becomes a dominant symbol, a direct trace of the artist's hand and mind, imbued with an immediacy that printed text lacks. This act of writing, of personal communication, evokes a primal need to connect, echoing through time in illuminated manuscripts and ancient scrolls. We see it even today in digital forms, as the impulse to leave our mark, to communicate directly, persists. Notice how the cursive flows and loops. The script, in its imperfection, conveys vulnerability and authenticity. The letter isn’t merely a message, but a fragment of shared experience. It’s a delicate artifact that whispers across the ages about the enduring power of human connection.