Brief aan Jan Veth 1886

This is a letter to Jan Veth by Willem Witsen, an intimate glimpse into the personal correspondence crafted with ink on paper. The structural layout of the handwriting presents an intriguing study in form and space. Lines of text cascade down the page, each stroke varying in pressure and thickness, creating a visual rhythm that is as much felt as it is read. The density of the script contrasts starkly with the blank spaces, invoking a sense of balance and imbalance. There are moments where the words cluster together, almost collapsing in on themselves, while other parts of the page breathe with open clarity. Witsen masterfully uses the materiality of ink and paper to convey emotional depth, capturing the essence of a moment suspended in time. The letter invites us to consider how the act of writing can be an aesthetic practice.