Prentbriefkaart aan Philip Zilcken before 1908

This "Prentbriefkaart aan Philip Zilcken" postcard, crafted by Baronne Madeleine Deslandes, feels like a tangible piece of history. The flowing script, penned in what looks like a steel nib pen, speaks to a time of handwritten correspondence, each stroke deliberate yet personal. The ink, a soft gray, contrasts with the card's pale surface, and pools in the curves of the letters. I'm drawn to the way Deslandes' handwriting veers from formal address to looping commentary. A circular stamp and franked stamp punctuate the composition, adding layers of texture and meaning. Look closely, and you'll see how the ink slightly bleeds into the paper, revealing the absorbency of the card and the human touch involved in its creation. This piece reminds me a little of Cy Twombly’s work—not in style, but in its embrace of the written word as a form of visual art. It’s like a peek into a private conversation, hinting at stories and connections that transcend time.