Mannenkop boven drie kragen, van voren gezien Possibly 1943

"Mannenkop boven drie kragen, van voren gezien" is a pen and ink drawing by Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita, dating possibly from 1943. This piece, held at the Rijksmuseum, is a simple yet captivating study in line and form. The artist's focus on the human face, rendered with a series of delicate strokes, is a hallmark of his style, echoing the influence of German Expressionism on his work. The lines that compose the drawing are both bold and sensitive, capturing the essence of the subject while maintaining an air of mystery. This sketch, despite its minimal nature, reveals the artist's keen observational skills and their ability to convey a sense of character with just a few marks.