Brief aan Jan Veth 1878 - 1925

This handwritten letter by Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst is addressed to Jan Veth. It's undated, but from contextual notations, we know it was written around 1896. Imagine Holst hunched over his writing desk, his pen scratching across the page. You know, in those days, writing a letter was a real investment of time and thought. It wasn't just firing off a quick text. It was about carefully considering each word, each sentiment. I wonder what was going through Holst's mind as he penned this letter. Was he relaxed and jovial, or did he labor over each word? Maybe he was thinking about the recipient, Jan, and crafting the letter to convey the perfect tone and message. Maybe he was thinking about the best way to ask for a favor. Each stroke carries a piece of his intention, his energy. It's kind of cool to consider that we're now part of the ongoing conversation among artists, even across time. Holst has something to say, and it's still reaching us.