Two Angels in Flight c. 1645 - 1647

"Two Angels in Flight," a pen and brown wash drawing by Pier Francesco Mola, is a study of two angels in flight. Mola, an Italian painter and draughtsman active in Rome, created this piece around 1645-47. This work is a preparatory drawing for a larger composition, demonstrating Mola's masterful use of line and wash to capture the dynamic movement of the angels' wings and their soaring through the clouds. The drawing is currently housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art. The delicate lines and expressive gestures of the angels highlight Mola's skill in capturing the essence of movement and emotion in his subjects.