Brief aan Jan van de Velde (II) Possibly 1617 - 1619

This handwritten letter, "Brief aan Jan van de Velde (II)", was likely penned by Dutch Golden Age painter Jan van de Velde I, a prominent figure in marine art. Dated sometime between 1617 and 1619, the letter, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the artist's correspondence and artistic practice. The contents of the letter, while not fully deciphered, likely discuss commissions, artistic techniques, and other matters relevant to the painter's life and work.