Tekst uit archief Jan Veth before 1943

This page, dating from March to June 1880, captures text from the Jan Veth archive. I imagine someone sitting at a desk, pen in hand, carefully choosing each word, reflecting on friendships, harmony, and the complexities of human relationships. You can feel the artist grappling with the challenges of communication and understanding. It's there, in the honesty and vulnerability of the handwriting. What were they thinking as they wrote, "Ze begrijpt me niet." What could have happened? The act of writing itself becomes a site of inquiry, a space for reflection and self-discovery. It makes me think about how we, as artists, engage in an ongoing dialogue across time, how we find inspiration and connection in the struggles and triumphs of others.