Prentbriefkaart aan Willem Bogtman Possibly 1937

This photo, titled 'Prentbriefkaart aan Willem Bogtman' was made by Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst. Look at the shades of gray, how they blend and separate the landscape. It's like Holst is showing us how to see, not just what to see. The texture in this photo is incredible. You can almost feel the roughness of the mountains and the stillness of the water. Notice the dark, strong lines forming the mountain ridges against the softer, lighter tones of the lake and sky. See how it all comes together? There's something about this contrast that feels almost…musical. It reminds me of the graphic work of someone like Emil Nolde, that same starkness and simplicity. Ultimately, a piece like this reminds us that art is a conversation, an ongoing exchange of ideas across time. It’s not about having all the answers, but about embracing the questions.