{"title":"Jo Bezaan","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"schovenhorst-commemorative-illustration-jo-bezaan","title":"Schovenhorst (Commemorative Illustration) - Jo Bezaan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA commemorative woodcut print by Jo Bezaan, marking the centenary of the Schovenhorst estate in 1948 with clean lines and graphic detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut print by the Dutch artist Jo Bezaan commemorates the centenary of the Schovenhorst estate. The composition features a central depiction of the estate buildings, rendered with the characteristic bold lines and simplified forms associated with early twentieth-century printmaking. The artist employs a clear, graphic approach to document the architecture, framing the structure with stylised trees and a cloud-filled sky. A banner draped across the upper portion of the image displays the name of the estate, flanked by the dates 1848 and 1948, marking the hundred-year span of the location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBezaan, known for his work in graphic design and illustration, utilises a limited colour palette to provide visual clarity. The hand-coloured elements, applied to the trees and the banner, offer a subtle contrast to the stark black ink of the woodcut lines. The work reflects a mid-century interest in local history and the documentation of rural estates, presented through a clean, accessible aesthetic. The negative space surrounding the central image is significant, drawing the eye to the precision of the carving and the balance of the composition. This piece functions as a historical record, capturing the appearance of the Schovenhorst site at the time of its centenary celebration. The print demonstrates the artist's ability to combine typography with illustrative elements, a skill often seen in his broader body of work within Dutch graphic arts. The work remains a clear example of commemorative print production from the post-war period, maintaining a focus on clarity and structural representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/female-model-vilhelm-lundstrom-2\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eFemale Model - Vilhelm Lundstrøm — Vilhelm Lundstrøm\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/air-man-space-lyubov-popova\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAir Man Space - Lyubov Popova — Lyubov Popova\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jo Bezaan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58691836248399,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58691939303759,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58691939336527,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58691939369295,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58691939402063,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58691939434831,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58691939467599,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58691939500367,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58691939533135,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58691939565903,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58691939598671,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58691939631439,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Schovenhorst-Commemorative-Illustration-_Poster_CompositorV1_1788696714962.jpg?v=1788697054"},{"product_id":"avignon-jo-bezaan","title":"Avignon - Jo Bezaan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed etching of the historic city of Avignon by Dutch artist Jo Bezaan, capturing the architectural character of the city and its fortifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by the Dutch artist Jo Bezaan captures the historic city of Avignon with a focus on its architectural silhouette. The composition presents the Palais des Papes and the surrounding fortifications against a backdrop of rolling mountains. Bezaan employs a controlled use of line and tone to define the stone structures, using the etching process to create varying degrees of shadow that suggest the texture of masonry and the density of the foliage below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe perspective is slightly elevated, allowing for a clear view of the bridge arches and the defensive walls that define the riverfront. Bezaan avoids excessive detail, opting instead for a rhythmic arrangement of shapes that emphasises the structural character of the city. The sky is rendered with subtle hatching, providing a neutral field that allows the buildings to emerge as the primary subject. The work reflects the artist's interest in European urban centres during the early twentieth century, a period when many artists sought to document the character of historic locations through printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBezaan, known for his graphic work, demonstrates a technical proficiency in this piece. The balance between the solid, geometric forms of the architecture and the softer, organic shapes of the trees creates a sense of order. The print is a representative example of his approach to topographical subjects, where the aim is to convey the essence of a place through clear, deliberate mark-making. This museum-grade print preserves the tonal nuances of the original etching, offering a view of Avignon that remains grounded in the stylistic conventions of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/female-model-vilhelm-lundstrom-2\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eFemale Model - Vilhelm Lundstrøm — Vilhelm Lundstrøm\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/cyclamen-samuel-jessurun-de-mesquita\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eCyclamen - Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita — Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jo Bezaan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58749622780239,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58749639229775,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58749639262543,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58749639295311,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58749639328079,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58749639360847,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58749639393615,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58749639426383,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58749639459151,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58749639491919,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58749639524687,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58749639557455,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Avignon_Poster_CompositorV1_1789141860760.jpg?v=1789142473"},{"product_id":"zij-die-het-bosch-in-vluchtten-werden-neergeschoten-jo-bezaan","title":"Zij die het bosch in vluchtten, werden neergeschoten - Jo Bezaan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA stark 1944 woodcut by Dutch resistance artist Jo Bezaan, depicting a harrowing scene of wartime violence in the forest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut by Dutch artist Jo Bezaan, dated 1944, captures a harrowing scene from the Second World War. The composition employs the stark, high-contrast aesthetic typical of the woodcut medium to convey the violence of the occupation. In the foreground, figures in uniform are depicted from behind, their forms rendered in solid black blocks that dominate the frame. They are positioned in pursuit of fleeing individuals who are visible in the distance, their small, frantic forms silhouetted against the trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist uses sharp, angular lines to define the forest environment, creating a sense of claustrophobia and tension. The diagonal lines of the ground lead the eye directly toward the figures in flight, heightening the narrative urgency. Bezaan, who was active in the Dutch resistance, often used his art to document the realities of the war. The inscription at the bottom, 'Zij die het bosch in vluchtten, werden neergeschoten' (Those who fled into the woods were shot down), provides a grim, factual account of the event depicted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work belongs to a series of prints produced during the final years of the conflict. It avoids romanticised depictions of war, opting instead for a direct, unflinching portrayal of brutality. The heavy use of black ink against the white paper creates a graphic quality that emphasises the stark divide between the oppressor and the victim. As a piece of historical documentation, it offers a glimpse into the personal and collective trauma experienced in the Netherlands during the 1940s. The print is a powerful example of how artists utilised traditional printmaking techniques to communicate political and social realities under duress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/naakte-vrouw-nude-woman-meijer-bleekrode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNaakte vrouw (Nude Woman) - Meijer Bleekrode — Meijer Bleekrode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/composition-2-wassily-kandinsky\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eComposition 2 - Wassily Kandinsky — Wassily Kandinsky\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jo Bezaan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58793696297295,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58793704358223,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58793704390991,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58793704423759,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58793704456527,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58793704489295,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58793704522063,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58793704554831,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58793704587599,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58793704620367,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58793704653135,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58793704685903,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Zij-die-het-bosch-in-vluchtten-werden-neergeschoten_Poster_CompositorV1_1789518434967.jpg?v=1789519382"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/fr\/collections\/jo-bezaan.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}