Briefkaart aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1907

This postcard to Philip Zilcken, created by Max Rooses, is like a canvas of communication, a space for sharing thoughts, feelings, and news. I love the circular stamps, like ghostly halos, each one marking a moment in its journey. Imagine Rooses, pen in hand, carefully writing the address. What thoughts were swirling in his mind as he chose his words? The ink bleeds slightly into the paper, creating soft edges, not unlike the blurring of memory itself. The green stamp in the corner is a tiny pop of color, a reminder of the world outside this personal exchange. It’s funny how we try to freeze time with these little gestures of correspondence, like pressing flowers in a book. This card reminds me that every act of communication is also a form of creation, a way of leaving a trace of ourselves in the world. It’s a beautiful thing, this simple act of reaching out, a testament to our shared humanity. Rooses’ postcard is a reminder of painting's ability to convey human experience.