Briefkaart aan Philip Zilcken before 1915

"Briefkaart aan Philip Zilcken" is a postcard by Dutch artist Theo van Hoytema, dating from before 1915. The postcard shows the back of a Dutch postcard, with a stamp and a handwritten message, "Aan den Heer Ph. Zilcken, Berijden hoek 45-3 den 's-Hague," meaning "To Mr. Ph. Zilcken, corner of Berijden 45-3 The Hague." This artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into daily life in the Netherlands during the early 20th century, highlighting the handwritten correspondence and postal practices of the time. It serves as a unique visual document of communication during the pre-digital era.