Brief aan Jan Veth Possibly 1903

This is a letter written in 1903 by Karel Johan Lodewijk Alberdingk Thijm to Jan Veth, a Dutch artist, art critic, and writer. In this correspondence, Thijm expresses his appreciation for Veth’s writing. The letter’s historical context is deeply embedded in the literary and artistic circles of the time, reflecting the intellectual exchanges that fueled cultural production in the Netherlands. Thijm's words carry the weight of a society undergoing significant change, as artists and writers grappled with questions of national identity. As he praises Veth's work, we sense the personal investment these figures had in shaping the cultural landscape of their nation. It’s an intimate glimpse into a world where words were tools of both creation and connection.