Hansel picked up the glittering white pebbles and filled his pockets with them 1920

This illustration by Arthur Rackham from 1920, depicts a scene from the classic fairytale *Hansel and Gretel*. The artwork is done in pen and ink, characteristic of Rackham's style, and features a young boy standing in a forest, looking up at the trees and holding a pocket full of white pebbles. Rackham's masterful use of line and shading creates a sense of mystery and foreboding, hinting at the dangers that await Hansel and Gretel in the woods. His detailed and intricate illustrations became iconic for their ability to bring classic fairy tales to life.