Ornament van schubben 1878 - 1944

"Ornament van schubben" (Ornament of scales) is a design by Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita, a Dutch artist known for his woodcuts and graphic art. Created between 1878 and 1944, this geometric pattern showcases the artist's interest in abstract forms. The artwork, currently held at the Rijksmuseum, features a black and white arrangement of overlapping semicircles resembling scales. Its simple yet captivating composition demonstrates de Mesquita's mastery of visual rhythm and repetition, characteristic of his artistic style.