Brief aan Jan Veth Possibly 1902 - 1916

This letter was penned by Jozef Israëls to Jan Veth in 1902. It's a script, a chain of symbols. Consider the act of writing itself. It's an ancient technology. Humans have always strived to capture and convey thought through markings. The evolution of writing—from pictograms to alphabets—mirrors the development of human consciousness. Each stroke and curve is not merely a record, but a living echo of its creator's intent. Think of Egyptian hieroglyphs, each symbol a gateway to an entire world of meaning. Writing is a symbolic technology that resurfaces in different forms. The personal touch, the handwriting, reveals the mood and the character of the writer. It's a direct, physical connection to the past, engaging us on a subconscious level. This act embodies a powerful force that engages the viewers on a subconscious level. It's a form of memory passed down through generations. The symbols will continue to evolve with the human race, in a cyclical progression, resurfacing and taking on new meanings in different historical contexts.