Visitekaartje aan Philip Zilcken before 1919

This handwritten note, a business card, is a simple yet telling artifact. It showcases the elegant cursive script of Carel Nicolaas Storm van 's-Gravesande, a prominent Dutch painter known for his landscapes and genre scenes. This particular note, dated before 1919, contains the artist's address in Locarno, Switzerland, a location he frequented during his travels. It offers a glimpse into the artist's personal life and his preferred method of communication. The Rijksmuseum, which houses this piece, provides valuable insight into the lives of Dutch artists through such everyday objects.