{"product_id":"twee-maraboes-samuel-jessurun-de-mesquita","title":"Twee maraboes - Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking woodcut by Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita, featuring two marabou storks rendered in bold, rhythmic lines and high-contrast black and white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSamuel Jessurun de Mesquita was a Dutch graphic artist known for his mastery of the woodcut medium. This print, Twee maraboes, demonstrates his ability to reduce complex organic forms into rhythmic, graphic patterns. The composition features two marabou storks positioned against a stylised background. One bird stands on a single leg, while the other rests on the ground, creating a balanced visual dialogue between the two figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDe Mesquita employed a rigorous approach to line work. The background consists of vertical, parallel strokes that suggest a fence or dense foliage, while the ground plane is defined by undulating horizontal lines. These patterns provide a stark contrast to the solid, dark silhouettes of the birds. The artist used the natural grain and resistance of the wood block to inform his aesthetic, resulting in a clean, graphic quality that avoids unnecessary detail. His work often focused on animals, which he observed with a detached, analytical eye. By stripping away extraneous elements, he focused on the essential posture and silhouette of his subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print reflects the broader interest in graphic simplification that characterised European printmaking in the early twentieth century. De Mesquita was a significant figure in the Dutch art scene, and his influence extended to younger artists, including M.C. Escher. The work is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, where it is catalogued as part of their extensive print archives. The stark black and white palette emphasises the structural integrity of the design, making it a clear example of the artist's technical precision and his ability to transform natural subjects into decorative, rhythmic compositions.\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\/kop-van-een-leeuwin-head-of-a-lioness-bernard-willem-wierink\" 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;\"\u003eKop van een leeuwin (Head of a Lioness) by Bernard Willem Wierink\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/twee-konijnen-two-rabbits-julie-de-graag\" 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;\"\u003eTwee konijnen (Two Rabbits) by Julie de Graag\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 prints →\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":59502253113679,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59502253998415,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59502254031183,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59502254063951,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59502254096719,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59502254129487,"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":59502254162255,"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":59502254195023,"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":59502254227791,"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":59502254260559,"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":59502254293327,"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":59502254326095,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Twee-maraboes_Poster_CompositorV1_1794617923797.jpg?v=1794617960","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/twee-maraboes-samuel-jessurun-de-mesquita","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}