Brief aan Jan Ponstijn en Henriëtte Johanna Petronella van Hilten Possibly 1933 - 1939

This letter was written in September 1933 by Leo Gestel. Just imagine him, pen in hand, the ink flowing to create those wispy, almost shy marks on the page. I wonder what his handwriting says about him—was he fastidious or free-flowing? There’s a lightness to it, a delicate touch, almost as if he’s sketching thoughts rather than declaring them. I imagine Gestel pausing, considering each word, each flourish of the pen. What was he hoping to convey to Jan Ponstijn and Henriëtte Johanna Petronella van Hilten? Was it news, gossip, or a heartfelt sentiment? The act of writing itself becomes a form of connection, a way to bridge distances and share a moment in time. The letter reminds us that artists are always in conversation, whether through paint, ink, or shared glances across generations. Each stroke, each word, is a testament to the ongoing dialogue that fuels creativity and keeps the artistic spirit alive.