Rosékaketoe (1917)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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Discover the striking artistry of Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita in the stunning piece titled "Rosékaketoe," created in 1917. This exceptional woodcut print captures the essence of a rose cockatoo with remarkable finesse and depth. De Mesquita’s use of bold black and white contrasts highlights the intricate feather details and the distinctive facial markings of the bird, set against a meticulously striped background that almost vibrates with a rhythmic intensity. The composition’s simplicity belies a complex emotional depth, showing the bird as both a figure of beauty and an entity captured within the confines of stark, linear boundaries."Rosékaketoe" is a testament to de Mesquita’s mastery of the woodcut technique, where every cut and every blank space plays a crucial role in building the overall visual impact. This artwork not only showcases the artist’s technical skill but also his profound sensitivity towards depicting nature. Visitors are invited to ponder the interplay of freedom and restriction, both in the natural world and the artistic expressions confined within a frame.
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Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita was a Dutch graphic artist active in the years before the Second World War. His pupils included graphic artist M. C. Escher (1898–1972). A Sephardic Jew, in his old age he was sent to Auschwitz by the Nazis, where he was gassed along with his wife. After the war, de Mesquita was largely forgotten.