Portraits of Pier Francesco Mola and Niccolò Simonelli Possibly 1649
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This red chalk drawing, "Portraits of Pier Francesco Mola and Niccolò Simonelli," was likely created by Pier Francesco Mola in 1649. It is an intimate and informal portrait of two men, possibly Mola himself and the artist Niccolò Simonelli, both standing outdoors with their backs turned to the viewer. The drawing is a prime example of Mola's skilled hand and ability to capture the essence of his subjects, adding a personal touch to the art of portraiture.
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The Roman artist Mola is known for his witty caricatures of his artist friends. In them he often made fun of himself as well, such as in this drawing. With the little symbols of a star and a sun, Mola indicated that he is on the left (the figure urinating) and his close friend, the art dealer and collector Niccolò Simonelli, on the right. The men are depicted in a corner of the gardens of Villa Pamphili in Rome.
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