Brief aan Willem Bogtman Possibly 1930 - 1937

This is a letter written by Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst, dated July 26, 1930. The most prominent element is the handwriting itself. In it we find more than mere words, but the embodiment of the author’s presence. Like the handprints in Paleolithic caves, the writing here is indexical, evidence of a human touch, a direct link to the artist’s mind. The swirls and strokes form a unique pattern, a visual echo of his thoughts. This can be seen echoed across time, from the calligraphic art of the East to the illuminated manuscripts of the medieval West. Consider how handwriting embodies personal expression. Each stroke becomes a symbolic gesture, influenced by conscious intent, but also by subconscious impulses. The act of writing transforms the author’s inner state onto the page. The letter is a potent, cyclical reminder of our shared human experience and our drive to communicate across time and space.