Hand met fakkel voor bladeren Possibly 1940 - 1946

"Hand met fakkel voor bladeren" is a pencil drawing by Dutch artist Leo Gestel, dated sometime between 1940 and 1946. The drawing, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a hand holding a torch against a background of stylized leaves. Gestel's artistic style was influenced by Expressionism and Art Nouveau, evident in the expressive lines and decorative elements of the drawing. This work likely reflects Gestel's artistic exploration of form and symbolism during a challenging period in his life.