Handschrift betreffende Thomas Gaal c. 1840 - 1841

This is "Handschrift betreffende Thomas Gaal", a letter made by Johannes Immerzeel. The looping, interlaced strokes forming the handwritten words on the page evoke the ancient symbol of the serpent, a primal image found across cultures from the Garden of Eden to the Norse Midgard Serpent. The serpent represents cyclical time, death, and rebirth, shedding its skin to reveal a new self. In this letter, the writer's words coil and intertwine, much like the serpent. Consider, too, the psychological weight of handwriting itself. Each stroke carries the unique energy and intention of the author, a direct link to their inner thoughts and emotions. The act of writing, like the serpent's shedding, is a process of transformation, ideas taking shape and form upon the page. The subconscious mind channels itself through the hand, leaving behind a tangible trace of thought. This letter becomes not just a message, but a relic, echoing across time.