Brief aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1894

This handwritten note, possibly dated 1894, is a letter from Dutch artist Floris Verster (1861-1927) to Philip Zilcken. The note describes a commission for two paintings to be delivered to Venice. The dimensions are listed, and it's possible that the note concerns a commission for landscapes or cityscapes, two popular subjects of Verster's work. This piece offers a glimpse into the working life of the artist and how he communicated with his patrons. The note is housed in the Rijksmuseum.