Brief aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1905

Karel Sluijterman wrote this letter to Philip Zilcken sometime in 1905. It's a beautiful example of how the simple act of writing can become a kind of art, right? Look at the way the ink flows and pools on the page, creating these delicate, dark lines against the warm, creamy paper. The marks are so deliberate, each stroke carrying a sense of purpose and care. You can almost feel Sluijterman’s hand moving across the page, guided by thought and feeling. The consistency of the ink isn't uniform, some areas are darker and more pronounced while others are lighter, creating a subtle rhythm and texture across the surface. This letter reminds me a little of Cy Twombly’s calligraphic paintings, in the way that both artists transform language into something deeply expressive and visually compelling. It's like they're both showing us that art can be found in the most unexpected places, in the everyday gestures and materials that surround us. It suggests that everything can be art.