Vrouwelijk naakt staand 1914

"Vrouwelijk naakt staand" (1914) is a woodcut by Dutch artist Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita. This artwork showcases a standing female nude figure depicted in a stylized and simplified manner, characteristic of de Mesquita's expressive style. The piece utilizes strong lines and a limited color palette, enhancing the starkness of the subject. The graphic nature of the woodcut reflects a shift towards modernism in art, evident in de Mesquita's embrace of this printmaking technique. The artwork is currently on display at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.