Vrouw en man voor drie standbeelden 1891 - 1941

"Vrouw en man voor drie standbeelden" (Woman and man in front of three statues), is a pen and ink drawing by Dutch artist Leo Gestel, dated 1891 - 1941. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a man and woman standing in front of classical sculptures, with the text “….en hier Diana met den mantel,” (….and here Diana with the mantle) suggesting a playful commentary on art and culture. Gestel, a prominent figure in Dutch Expressionism, employed a simple, expressive line to capture the scene, highlighting the contrast between the classical and modern through the figures. The artwork is a humorous observation of the world through an artist's lens, offering a glimpse into the artist's unique perspective on art and life.