Brief aan Pieter Haverkorn van Rijsewijk Possibly 1901 - 1925

This letter by Pieter Dupont to Pieter Haverkorn van Rijsewijk, probably written with a dip pen and iron gall ink, is a reminder that language is a painting too! I can imagine Dupont, his brow furrowed in concentration, carefully forming each word, each loop and curve of the letters a deliberate act of communication, both practical and aesthetic. The lines vary in pressure, creating a dynamic rhythm across the page, like a calligraphic dance. The words themselves are full of creative potential, hinting at unseen worlds and imagined possibilities. The materiality of the letter – the texture of the paper, the color of the ink, the very weight of the words – all contribute to its meaning and impact. Like a painting, this letter invites us to slow down, to look closely, and to appreciate the beauty and complexity of human expression. I wonder what Pieter Haverkorn van Rijsewijk thought when he received this letter. What did he see in the words? Did he sense the artist's passion and intention?