Karikatuur van Leo Gestel op zijn ziekbed 1911 - 1941

"Karikatuur van Leo Gestel op zijn ziekbed" (Caricature of Leo Gestel on his sickbed) is a self-portrait by Dutch artist Leo Gestel, created between 1911 and 1941, shortly before his death. The drawing, executed in pencil, depicts Gestel lying in bed, while a woman brings him food and another woman peeks in from the doorway. The exaggerated features and gestural lines of the figures are characteristic of Gestel's expressive style, often described as "Expressionism". The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the artist's self-perception and personal struggles.