The Angel Appearing to Hagar in the Desert (recto) c. 1660

This pen and brown wash drawing by Pier Francesco Mola depicts the biblical story of the Angel Appearing to Hagar in the Desert. The composition captures the dramatic moment when the angel, with outstretched wings, delivers a message to the kneeling Hagar. The artist's masterful use of line and shading creates a sense of movement and drama. Mola, a prominent figure of the Baroque period, was renowned for his skilled draftsmanship. The drawing is a testament to his ability to convey emotion and narrative in a single, expressive gesture.