Brief aan Jan Veth Possibly 1891 - 1896

This letter, titled "Brief aan Jan Veth," was written by Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst, but the exact date remains unknown. Roland Holst was a Dutch artist with socialist beliefs during a period of significant social and political change. The letter is to Jan Veth, who was also an artist, reflecting the interwoven nature of personal relationships and professional lives within the artistic community. Roland Holst writes about their shared memories and intimate thoughts. Through the act of letter-writing, Roland Holst develops a narrative that challenges traditional expectations around communication. It provides a window into the artist’s inner world. In his writings, Holst developed alternative narratives that are relevant to societal issues and reflect the emotional and personal dimensions of communication.