Sinterklaas schrijft een brief 1896 - 1937

Dora Struick du Moulin created this detailed drawing, of Sinterklaas writing a letter, with ink on paper. I just love how, with such simple means, du Moulin has created a world full of imagination. Look at Sinterklaas, pen in hand, and consider his concentration as he carefully writes his letter. He sits hunched over the paper, his assistant by his side. I can almost hear the scratching of his pen across the page, the quiet murmurs of his thoughts. I imagine du Moulin at work, the tip of her pen dancing over the paper, each stroke deliberate yet free. The scene is brought to life by her imagination, her understanding of depth and volume through the subtlest of means, creating a scene reminiscent of a theatre set. It's as if she's inviting us into a private, almost sacred moment. In the hands of du Moulin, a humble material like ink becomes a gateway to another realm. It just goes to show how artists throughout time can use the simplest means to invite us into their world of creativity.