Tekening uit archief Philip Zilcken 1867 - 1930

This anonymous drawing, part of Philip Zilcken’s archive, captures a radiating sun above a body of water. The sun, a universal symbol of life and energy, radiates light, evoking primordial energies and profound emotional responses. We find echoes of this radiant motif throughout history, from ancient Egyptian sun-god representations to Renaissance depictions of divine illumination. The radiating sun is not merely a celestial body, but a potent symbol of hope, renewal, and enlightenment. Reflect for a moment on how this symbol evolves. The way the sun is depicted here reminds us of the cyclical nature of symbols—how they resurface and evolve, charged with layers of cultural and psychological meanings across time.