Brief aan Jacob Jan van der Maaten Possibly 1852

"Brief aan Jacob Jan van der Maaten" is a handwritten letter by Dutch artist Petrus Johannes Schotel, dated possibly 1852. The letter is addressed to Jacob Jan van der Maaten and discusses the program of the art exhibition in Kampen. It is held in the Rijksmuseum and represents the artistic activity of the 19th century in the Netherlands. It provides insight into the workings of artistic communities in the period and offers glimpses into the concerns of artists in the 19th century, specifically the importance of patronage and the need for a platform to display their work. This document is a fascinating window into the artistic world of the 19th century and sheds light on the processes and concerns of artistic communities in the Netherlands.