Artikel uit archief Jan Veth after 1891

This text, an obituary for Johannes Bosboom, delves into the essence of his artistic legacy. The recurring motif is that of the 'hand' – ‘De hand rust voor altoos van een, die menig werk van edele kunst heeft voortgebracht.’ The hand as a symbol is primordial. In ancient Egyptian art, hands were depicted in tombs, reaching out to offer sustenance for the afterlife. Here, the symbolism shifts. The resting hand signifies the cessation of artistic creation, a poignant end to a life dedicated to art. But consider the cyclical nature of symbols. Though Bosboom's hand rests, his art, like the memory of a hand that once touched clay, persists. It resurfaces in the admiration of future generations. This emotional resonance bridges the gap between the artist's hand, stilled by death, and the enduring power of his work to touch the human soul.