Zonnebloem (1914)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita's striking work, 'Zonnebloem' (1914), captures the robust spirit of a sunflower in a styled monochromatic palate. This woodcut print showcases de Mesquita's skill in manipulating light and shadow to define shapes and textures, creating a vibrant visual impact through black and white contrasts alone.The painting features a single robust sunflower positioned centrally. Its petals, densely packed and slightly wild, burst forth from the core, bringing an element of controlled chaos. This focal point is rooted in a sleek, rounded vase, which rests solidly against a shaded background, providing a stark contrast that further accentuates the floral subject.Of particular note are the windows reflected on the vase, a thoughtful detail that hints at a bigger world beyond the frame, inviting viewers to ponder the broader contexts of beauty and nature's place within human environments.'Sunflower' is not merely a botanical study; it is a meditative piece reflecting on isolation, growth, and resilience—themes that resonate deeply within de Mesquita's broader artistic efforts.
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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.