{"product_id":"profiel-met-hoed-en-masker-samuel-jessurun-de-mesquita","title":"Profiel met hoed en masker - Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking woodcut portrait by Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita, featuring a figure in profile wearing a decorative hat and mask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSamuel Jessurun de Mesquita was a Dutch graphic artist known for his mastery of the woodcut medium. This print, titled Profiel met hoed en masker, demonstrates his ability to balance decorative line work with stark, high-contrast composition. The subject is depicted in profile, wearing a wide-brimmed hat adorned with feathers and a dark, eye-covering mask. The use of negative space and the bold, black ink against the natural tone of the paper creates a graphic quality typical of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDe Mesquita often employed a stylised approach, where the contours of the figure are defined by rhythmic, flowing lines. The mask introduces an element of mystery, obscuring the identity of the sitter and shifting the focus toward the formal arrangement of shapes. The feathers on the hat and the hair are rendered with precision, showing the artist's technical control over the woodblock. In the upper right corner, the artist's monogram is integrated into the composition, a common practice in his graphic output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work reflects the influence of Art Nouveau, particularly in the sinuous lines and the decorative treatment of the subject's attire. De Mesquita's work is frequently associated with the Dutch graphic tradition, which prioritised clarity and structural integrity. By stripping away unnecessary detail, he directs the viewer to the essential forms of the profile. The print serves as an example of his graphic output during the early twentieth century, a period when he produced numerous portraits and animal studies. 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