Brief aan jonkheer Hendrik Teding van Berkhout (1879-1969) Possibly 1932

This handwritten letter, likely penned in 1932 by Dutch artist Henri Verstijnen, is addressed to Hendrik Teding van Berkhout, director of the Rijks Print Cabinet in Amsterdam. The letter, written in Dutch, speaks to Verstijnen's work and the use of woodcuts in his artistic practice. He mentions having sent a series of prints to the director and expresses his excitement over the potential of using woodcuts to create a new form of art. Verstijnen, known for his contributions to the "Graficus" group, was a pioneering figure in the Dutch graphic arts movement of the early 20th century. This letter provides a glimpse into his creative process and his commitment to expanding the possibilities of printmaking.