Jaapje met cape 1913

"Jaapje met cape" is a woodcut by Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita, a Dutch artist known for his graphic art. Created in 1913, the artwork depicts a stylized figure, likely a young girl, wearing a hooded cloak. The figure's silhouette is rendered in a bold, graphic style, with stark contrasts between black and white. The artwork exemplifies de Mesquita's interest in exploring the expressive potential of line and form, characteristics of the Art Nouveau movement. This work is part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam, and it is a testament to the artist's mastery of woodcut printing.