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

This handwritten letter, titled "Brief aan Jan Ponstijn en Henriëtte Johanna Petronella van Hilten" (Letter to Jan Ponstijn and Henriëtte Johanna Petronella van Hilten), was written by Dutch painter Leo Gestel in 1939. As a key figure in the Dutch expressionist movement, Gestel's work often explored themes of everyday life and personal experiences, which are evident in this intimate letter. The letter, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into Gestel's personal life and artistic practice during this period.