Briefkaart aan Jan Veth Possibly 1907

This "Briefkaart aan Jan Veth" was sent in 1907 by Karel Johan Lodewijk Alberdingk Thijm. The Dutch coat of arms stands proudly, topped with a crown and flanked by lions – ancient symbols of monarchy and divine right. These heraldic beasts echo in myriad forms across epochs, from the Lion Gate of Mycenae to medieval tapestries. Here, the lion embodies strength, courage, and nobility. But the context shifts; what once signified absolute power now serves a modern nation. The very act of sending a postcard carries its own weight. It's a deliberate act of communication, a personal message bridging distance and time. Even the postal stamps and seals are imbued with meaning, marking time’s passage, and reminding us of the non-linear progression of symbols, how they resurface and evolve, adapting to new contexts and meanings throughout history.