Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita: The Cow (c. 1900s) Black & White Woodcut Print

Bring the monumental simplicity of a Dutch master home. This museum-quality Giclée reproduction features Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita’s The Cow, a striking pinnacle of early 20th-century graphic art.

In the early 1900s, De Mesquita revolutionized the woodcut medium by stripping away unnecessary detail. He taught his students—including the legendary M.C. Escher—that the 'white' of the paper was just as important as the 'black' of the ink. In this study, the cow is rendered with a heavy, rhythmic contour and bold planes of darkness. There is no sentimentality here; instead, Mesquita emphasizes the mass, weight, and sculptural form of the animal. His work bridges the gap between traditional Dutch animalier painting and the radical abstraction of the Modernist movement, making it as relevant today as it was a century ago.

Original De Mesquita woodcuts are prized for their sharp, architectural edges and intense ink density. Our archival Giclée print is digitally mastered to preserve the 'bite' of the woodblock and the stark, high-contrast values of the original. Printed on premium matte paper, it ensures the bold blacks and crisp whites remain a powerful focal point on your wall.

A sophisticated Statement Piece for a minimalist dining room, a modern kitchen, or a professional studio. This De Mesquita Print is an exceptional gift for lovers of graphic design, Dutch history, and avant-garde art.

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