Duif in struikgewas (Engelse raadsheer) by Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita

Duif in struikgewas (Engelse raadsheer) 1921

toned paper

childish illustration

shading to add clarity

old engraving style

woodcut effect

caricature

linocut print

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

cartoon style

"Duif in struikgewas (Engelse raadsheer)" (Dove in a bush (English counselor)) is a 1921 woodcut by Dutch artist Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita, known for his bold black-and-white prints. The artwork, currently at the Rijksmuseum, depicts a dove perched in a bush, its white breast and eye starkly contrasting with the dark, textured background. The use of simplified lines and bold patterns are characteristic of de Mesquita's style, influenced by Japanese woodblock prints and Art Nouveau.