Brief aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1910 - 1930

This handwritten letter, "Brief aan Philip Zilcken," made by Frans Smissaert, seems to float on the page. The lines and swirls of ink are like threads weaving a story of connection and longing. I can imagine Smissaert hunched over a desk, pen in hand, lost in thought as he writes to Philip. Maybe he paused, considering each word, each sentiment. Did he scratch out sentences and rewrite them, searching for just the right tone? Was he nervous or excited, filled with anticipation of a response? I can almost feel the scratch of the nib against the paper. It’s interesting how the varying pressure of the pen creates moments of emphasis and release, like the swells and dips in a musical score. Each stroke is a little dance, a testament to the act of communication, and reminds me that we are all constantly writing, rewriting, and editing the narratives of our lives.