Silhouet (Vrouw in schommelstoel) 1913

"Silhouet (Vrouw in schommelstoel)" is a 1913 woodcut by Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita, a prominent Dutch artist. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a woman in a rocking chair, rendered in a stark black silhouette against a subtly textured background. This striking composition, created through meticulous lines and dark shadows, exemplifies Jessurun de Mesquita's mastery of the woodcut technique. The artist's signature style, infused with a sense of solitude and introspection, invites viewers to contemplate the woman's quiet contemplation, her silhouette becoming a symbol of contemplation and isolation.