Koeien 1916

"Koeien," meaning "Cows" in Dutch, is a woodblock print created by Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita in 1916. The artwork, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, depicts two cows in a field, silhouetted against a simple landscape of sky and grass. De Mesquita's masterful use of black and white creates a striking contrast, highlighting the bold forms of the cows and the textured pattern of the field. This print is a notable example of de Mesquita's artistic style, known for its graphic simplicity and evocative use of line and form.