Knobbelgans 1916

"Knobbelgans" is a 1916 woodcut by Dutch artist Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita (1868-1944). The artwork, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, depicts a single goose in profile, standing with its head turned to the viewer. The artist's use of intricate, hatched lines creates a textured surface, highlighting the goose's feathers and the surrounding environment. This minimalist composition embodies Jessurun de Mesquita's signature style, drawing inspiration from both European and Japanese art.