Briefkaart aan Philip Zilcken before 1896

This is a letter from Willem de Zwart to Philip Zilcken. Look closely at the postal markings. Note the stylized four-leaf clover. The clover, a symbol with roots stretching back to ancient Celtic and European traditions, embodies luck, prosperity, and nature's favor. We see this motif appearing across various cultural contexts - from heraldic emblems to decorative arts. Its visual appeal lies in the simple yet evocative form, easily stylized and replicated, which might explain the frequency of its recurrence. Think for a moment about how such symbols, born from specific beliefs, continue to resurface. How they find their way into the modern era, subtly influencing our collective consciousness. The clover is a reminder of the cyclical nature of images, how they are constantly rediscovered, reinterpreted, and imbued with new life.