Brief aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1897

This handwritten letter, dated April 9th, 1897, was written by Dutch artist Theo van Hoytema to Philip Zilcken. It's a personal letter, likely discussing art, the contents of which are unfortunately illegible. The letter is part of the Rijksmuseum collection, a testament to the importance of preserving personal correspondence for understanding the lives and artistic processes of famous individuals. The letter exemplifies the intimate and often overlooked realm of communication in the world of art.