Prentbiefkaart aan A. van der Boom Possibly 1932 - 1938

This postcard was written by Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst. I imagine Holst hunched over this card, pen in hand, the nib scratching against the surface. He seems to be caught in a flurry of thoughts, the ink dancing across the card in a hurried script. The words jostle each other, leaning in and away from the ruled lines as if trying to keep up with his racing mind. Holst’s writing reminds me of Cy Twombly’s impulsive mark-making, or even some of the wilder Dadaist poems. There’s a sense of urgency here, a need to communicate something quickly, before the moment slips away. I wonder what inspired this outpouring? Was it a sudden revelation, a burst of emotion, or just the everyday thoughts of an artist trying to make sense of the world? Whatever it was, this postcard offers a glimpse into the artist's thought process. It reminds us that art isn’t just about finished masterpieces, but also about the messy, spontaneous moments of creation.