Briefkaart aan Willem Bogtman before 1926

This postcard to Willem Bogtman by Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst, is less about what it depicts and more about the intimate moment of its creation. Imagine Holst, pen in hand, leaning over this card, his thoughts flowing onto the surface. The handwriting itself becomes a kind of gestural mark-making, each stroke a record of his presence. The ink, thin and precise, forms words that carry not just information, but also a sense of connection and care. You can see he's using a kind of cursive handwriting. I wonder how many drafts he had to do to make it so perfect! Holst, like all artists, was in dialogue with his contemporaries, exchanging ideas and inspirations, I wonder what kind of conversation they had. This postcard serves as a reminder that art is not just about grand statements, but also the small, human gestures that connect us to one another. It's this ongoing conversation across time that fuels creativity, allowing for multiple interpretations and meanings, and keeping the spirit of art alive.