Overlijdensbericht aan Adriaan van der Willigen Possibly 1839

"Overlijdensbericht aan Adriaan van der Willigen" (Possibly 1839) is an anonymous work of art in the form of a letter announcing the death of the artist's husband, W. J. J. Nuven. The letter expresses grief for the loss and mentions that the deceased was only 20 years old. The letter also discusses Nuven's family and their grief. This poignant document provides a glimpse into personal loss and the rituals surrounding death in 19th-century Dutch culture.