Blesbok 1931

"Blesbok" is a 1931 woodcut by Dutch artist Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita. The artwork features a simplified, almost abstract, black and white depiction of a blesbok antelope, a species native to South Africa. The animal is isolated against a dark background, its form illuminated by a white oval, creating a sense of focus and drama. This work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases de Mesquita's mastery of the woodcut technique, his ability to convey form and texture with minimal lines, and his fascination with animal subjects.