Brief aan Jan Veth Possibly 1887 - 1889

"Brief aan Jan Veth" (Letter to Jan Veth), a handwritten note dated 22 September 1887 by Dutch artist Willem Witsen, is a personal document now housed in the Rijksmuseum. The letter, written in elegant cursive script, reflects the artist's characteristically meticulous hand. While the exact contents remain undeciphered, the letter offers a glimpse into Witsen's personal life and his artistic practice, particularly his close relationship with Jan Veth, a fellow Dutch artist.