Voor de spiegel c. 1899

"Voor de spiegel" (Before the Mirror) is a woodcut by Dutch artist Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita, created around 1899. The artwork depicts a woman standing in front of a mirror, adjusting her hair. The stark black and white design, characteristic of woodcut, emphasizes the silhouette of the woman, her corset, and the reflection in the mirror. This artwork, now in the Rijksmuseum, is an example of de Mesquita's mastery of the woodcut technique and his interest in depicting everyday scenes with a minimalist approach.