Amersfoort 1947

"Amersfoort" is a 1947 black and white woodcut by Dutch artist Jo Bezaan (1894-1952) depicting a Dutch canal scene with a bridge and a woman in the foreground, a typical style of the artist. The print, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, shows Bezaan's characteristic stark lines and the use of dark, brooding tones. This stylistic approach makes the scene seem almost melancholy and draws the viewer into the intimate urban landscape.