Brief aan jonkheer H.P.F. Hooft, secretaris van de commissie van de Tentoonstelling van Levende Meesters in Den Haag Possibly 1843 - 1846

This handwritten letter, dated June 1, 1843, is an example of a personal document and a historical artifact. Written by Jacob Joseph Eeckhout, a Dutch painter, it is addressed to H.P.F. Hooft, secretary of the commission for the Exhibition of Living Masters in The Hague. The letter, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers insight into the artistic world of the 19th century and the communication practices between artists and exhibition organizers. It reflects the excitement and potential opportunities surrounding the artistic scene in The Hague during that time.