Figuur in een lange mantel met de linkerhand op een wereldbol Possibly 1943

"Figuur in een lange mantel met de linkerhand op een wereldbol" is a pen and ink drawing by Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita, a prominent Dutch artist known for his expressive linework and evocative imagery. This piece, likely created around 1943, showcases a stylized figure in a long coat with one hand resting on a globe, perhaps symbolizing the artist’s anxieties during the war. The drawing's dynamic composition, intricate details, and use of light and shadow create a sense of drama and tension, highlighting the artist’s unique vision and mastery of line.