Bladbegonia 1920

"Bladbegonia" (1920) is a woodcut by Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita, a prominent Dutch artist known for his expressive and often symbolic imagery. This artwork depicts a stylized plant in a pot, its leaves rendered in a geometric and almost abstract fashion. The use of dark tones and bold lines creates a sense of depth and texture, characteristic of de Mesquita's style, which is often categorized as Expressionism. The artwork's title, "Bladbegonia," refers to the plant species depicted, highlighting de Mesquita's interest in nature as a source of inspiration. The "Bladbegonia" is currently held in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.