Moeder en kind (1929-11)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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Featured on our website is "Moeder en kind" by Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita, a striking work of art from 1929. This piece is an exemplary showcase of the artist's profound skill in woodcut techniques, characterized by strong, clean lines and a bold contrast that beautifully captures the essence of maternal affection.The composition is simple yet profoundly expressive, featuring the profiles of a mother and her child set against a dark background that helps in accentuating their figures. The mother, depicted with a serene and gentle expression, is shown in a profile view, her features elegantly simplified to emphasize smooth curves and subtle details like the eyelashes and the tender shape of the lips. The child, held close to her face, mirrors this peacefulness, engaging the viewer in a moment of intimate connection and unspoken love.This artwork not only conveys the timeless bond between mother and child but also illustrates de Mesquita's mastery in manipulating light and shadow to evoke deep emotional resonance.
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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.