{"product_id":"de-muziek-samuel-jessurun-de-mesquita","title":"De muziek - Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking woodcut by Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita, featuring a stylised figure before an organ, rendered in bold black and white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSamuel Jessurun de Mesquita was a Dutch graphic artist known for his mastery of the woodcut technique. His work often displays a synthesis of Art Nouveau fluidity and a more rigid, geometric approach to form. In 'De muziek', the artist employs a stark, high-contrast aesthetic that is characteristic of his mature style. The composition features a central figure, likely representing a muse or an allegorical personification of music, standing before a stylised pipe organ. The vertical lines of the organ pipes create a rhythmic backdrop, echoing the verticality of the figure's flowing robes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe image is defined by its economy of line and bold use of negative space. De Mesquita avoids unnecessary detail, focusing instead on the essential silhouettes of the subject. The figure's posture, with hands held gently before the chest, suggests a state of quiet contemplation or performance. The surrounding dark areas are punctuated by thin, white vertical lines, which provide a sense of structure and depth without resorting to traditional perspective. This approach reflects the influence of Japanese woodblock prints, which were a significant interest for many European artists of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDe Mesquita's work often explored themes of nature, animal life, and human emotion through this simplified, graphic lens. 'De muziek' is a clear example of his ability to distill complex subjects into powerful, iconic imagery. The print demonstrates his technical precision, particularly in the clean execution of the woodcut blocks. By stripping away the superfluous, he invites the viewer to focus on the harmony between the human form and the musical instrument. This piece remains a representative example of early twentieth-century Dutch graphic arts, showing the artist's unique balance between decorative design and symbolic narrative.\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=\"\/products\/lente-gedachten-karel-petrus-cornelis-de-bazel\" 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;\"\u003eLente gedachten by Karel Petrus Cornelis de Bazel\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/musik-gustav-klimt\" 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;\"\u003eMusik by Gustav Klimt\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/samuel-jessurun-de-mesquita\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSamuel Jessurun de Mesquita artwork →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59502927839567,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59502928462159,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59502928494927,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59502928527695,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59502928560463,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59502928593231,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59502928625999,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59502928658767,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59502928691535,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59502928724303,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59502928757071,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59502928789839,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-muziek_Poster_CompositorV1_1794620043215.jpg?v=1794620072","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/de-muziek-samuel-jessurun-de-mesquita","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}