Brief aan Jan Veth Possibly 1898

"Brief aan Jan Veth" (Letter to Jan Veth), a handwritten letter dated 1898 by Dutch art historian Cornelis Hofstede de Groot, is an example of a personal document preserved in the Rijksmuseum. This brief letter, written in Dutch, discusses art and offers commentary on a painting by Jan Veth, likely addressing a potential acquisition or exhibition of the work. The letter provides insight into the art world of late 19th-century Netherlands, highlighting the interaction between collectors, critics, and artists.