Ananas 1928

"Ananas" is a 1928 woodcut by Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita, a Dutch-Jewish artist known for his intricate woodcuts. The artwork depicts a stylized pineapple in a stark black and white color scheme, highlighting the geometric patterns of the fruit's form. This piece exemplifies de Mesquita's interest in the interplay of light and dark, emphasizing the texture of the pineapple's surface. The piece was created during a time of great political and social upheaval in Europe, with the rising tide of anti-Semitism and the threat of war, reflecting a sense of anxiety and unease.