Brief aan Willem Bogtman Possibly 1922

This letter, sent to Willem Bogtman on the last day of 1922 by Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst, is a study in the art of intimacy, wouldn't you say? The ink meanders across the page like a quiet conversation, each stroke a delicate dance between thought and expression. It's so transparent you can almost see the texture of the paper underneath. Holst’s handwriting becomes this expressive medium, as loops and swirls join and separate like an embrace, each word a whisper of connection. Look at how the letters huddle together. It gives the impression they are unsure and wanting to connect with each other, just like people really. The letter becomes a kind of abstract portrait of friendship, inviting us to contemplate the beauty of human connection through its fluid lines and heartfelt sentiment. Reminds me of some of Cy Twombly's handwritten pieces. So spontaneous. I like how it embraces ambiguity and multiple interpretations.