Vignet voor de biografie door Willem van der Pluym c. 1936

"Vignet voor de biografie door Willem van der Pluym" is a pen and ink drawing by Leo Gestel, created around 1936. The drawing, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a stylized landscape with a prominent church, sun, and several trees, showcasing Gestel's signature expressive lines and simplified forms. This vignette, a small illustrative design, likely served as an element within a larger work, possibly a biography of Willem van der Pluym. The artwork exemplifies Gestel's distinct style, often characterized by bold lines and a focus on the essence of the subject rather than photorealistic detail.