Briefkaart aan jonkheer Hendrik Teding van Berkhout (1879-1969) 1908 - 1934

Here we see a postcard addressed to jonkheer Hendrik Teding van Berkhout, penned by Albertine Elisabeth van der Meulen. The script, looping and laden with ink, is itself a powerful symbol of communication across time. Consider the act of writing itself – the deliberate formation of letters, each stroke carrying the weight of intent. It's a ritual echoed in ancient inscriptions, medieval illuminated manuscripts, and even the digital ephemera of our own age. The written word has always been a bridge, a means of transcending temporal and spatial boundaries. The very act of sending a postcard embodies a desire for connection, a wish to share a moment or sentiment. This echoes the ancient Roman practice of sending wax tablets bearing personal messages, a primal urge to communicate across distances. The motifs and methods may evolve, but the underlying impulse remains constant. The handwritten address, a personal touch in an increasingly impersonal world, resonates with the powerful, subconscious desire for human contact. The cyclical nature of communication is striking – from stylus to pen to pixel, we are forever bound by the need to reach out and connect.