Antropomorf figuur in profiel naar rechts met een slang Possibly 1943

This pen and ink drawing by Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita, possibly created in 1943, depicts an anthropomorphic figure in profile, lying down with a snake. The figure’s hand is raised in a gesture of prayer or supplication. The artist’s distinctive, expressive style and the figure's elongated form evoke a sense of both vulnerability and power. The drawing, likely a preparatory sketch, offers a glimpse into de Mesquita's creative process, characterized by his exploration of human and animal forms in a Surrealist vein.