Brief aan jonkheer Hendrik Teding van Berkhout (1879-1969) Possibly 1932

This letter was penned by Sal Meijer to Jonkheer Hendrik Teding van Berkhout in Amsterdam, February 1952. It is a reminder that art-making is always a conversation. Look closely at the ink, how it pools and thins with the pressure of the nib, creating a rhythm on the page. It reminds me of those moments in painting where the material takes over, leading you in unexpected directions. Notice the elegance of the script, the way the letters lean and connect. It’s a dance of form and function. The loops and flourishes are pure expression. It feels both formal and deeply personal, much like a portrait where the sitter's personality shines through. In its own way, this letter shares qualities with the fluid lines of Matisse’s drawings. Both capture a sense of immediacy and grace, revealing the hand of the artist in every stroke. It shows us that art is not just about what is depicted but the way it is presented.