Brief aan Jacobus Hijmans Possibly 1831

This is a handwritten letter by Dutch artist Willem Bartel van der Kooi, dated possibly 1831, addressed to Jacobus Hijmans. The letter is an example of an artwork in the form of a personal document, which reflects the artist's daily life and communication. The Rijksmuseum houses the letter, a significant piece in understanding van der Kooi’s personal and artistic practices. The letter, written in Dutch, refers to a possible portrait commission and discusses details of his artistic practice and relationship with potential patrons.