Briefkaart aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1918

This is a Briefkaart aan Philip Zilcken, made by Adrienne Jacqueline s' Jacob. This isn't a painting, but it still carries the artist's hand. Look at the various stamps, some faded, some strong. It's like a personal letter as a painting, isn't it? I'm imagining Adrienne, holding her pen, thinking about her friend Philip, also an artist. What was she going to say? What was the weather like when she wrote this? Did she pause, wondering what words to choose? The penmanship, the deliberate loops and careful spacing - each choice is a little bit of her. It's not about perfection; it's about the texture of thought, the way ideas take shape as you go. Painters and writers, we're all just trying to communicate, right? This little card is a testament to the power of connection and conversation. Artists are always in dialogue. It’s an invitation to consider the stories behind the art, the human touch that lingers long after the moment has passed.