Aantekening uit archief Philip Zilcken 1867 - 1930

This note is from the archive of Philip Zilcken. The most dominant feature is the handwritten text, a question, hinting at deeper, unseen layers. The question mark. A simple curve and dot, yet it carries immense power. In ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, a similar shape symbolized thought or questioning. Fast forward through the ages, and we see its echo in Renaissance philosophical texts, each mark a silent prompt for discourse. Consider how the question mark differs from the exclamation point. While one denotes certainty, the other invites uncertainty, a probing into the unknown. This act of questioning can be seen as a deeply human trait, a reflection of our inherent curiosity and quest for knowledge. The note, therefore, serves as an invitation to question, to explore, to connect past and present.