Pegasus, duif, vrouwenhoofd, wapen en hand met roos 1939 - 1941

This drawing, titled "Pegasus, duif, vrouwenhoofd, wapen en hand met roos," by Leo Gestel, was created between 1939 and 1941. The artwork is composed of five distinct sections, featuring a winged horse (Pegasus), a dove, a woman's head, a shield with a helmet and foliage, and a hand holding a rose. The detailed and intricate lines of the drawing depict a range of symbolic elements, suggesting the artist's interest in classical mythology and themes of peace and hope, which are often associated with the figures of Pegasus and the dove. The drawing, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, showcases Gestel's masterful use of line and shading to create a sense of depth and volume.