Brief aan Rudolph Weigel 1839

This handwritten letter, "Brief aan Rudolph Weigel", was written by Gerrit Lamberts in 1839. The letter is addressed to Rudolph Weigel, an art dealer in Leipzig, Germany. Lamberts, a Dutch painter born in 1776, writes of his interest in the art trade and his desire to help Weigel find art in the Netherlands. He also references a catalog from art dealer Muller of Bodel, and expresses his admiration for the breadth of Weigel's collection. This artifact provides insight into Lamberts' life and work, and sheds light on the art market during the 19th century.