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Pier Francesco Mola Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Pier Francesco Mola our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Pier Francesco Mola · 1612 – 1666

SAINT JEAN BAPTISTE PRECHANT DANS LE DESERT

The Louvre, Paris

A dramatic Baroque painting by Pier Francesco Mola depicting Saint John the Baptist preaching in the desert. Explore its rich details, symbolism & masterful technique.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 91 artworks by Pier Francesco Mola
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Oriental Warrior

1650 · The Louvre, Paris · original 172 x 123 cm

Admire 'Oriental Warrior' by da pier francesco mola – a captivating 1650 oil painting depicting an Armenian warrior. Explore intricate details & Baroque artistry of this historical masterpiece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 91 artworks by Pier Francesco Mola
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$763123 × 172 cm Commission at original size

Tancred Revived by Erminia and Vafrine after the Combat with Argantes

1650 · The Louvre, Paris · original 69 x 91 cm

Discover 'Tancred Revived,' a dramatic 1650 painting by Il Ticinese. Witness a historical scene of chivalry and recovery, rendered with Baroque detail and featuring figures amidst horses. A captivating work of art.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 91 artworks by Pier Francesco Mola
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$33191 × 69 cm Commission at original size

HERMINIE GARDANT SES TROUPEAUX GRAVE SUR UN ARBRE LE NOM DE TANCREDE

The Louvre, Paris

A captivating Baroque painting by Pier Francesco Mola depicting Herminie tending to her flock under a grand tree, showcasing rich colors and dynamic composition.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 91 artworks by Pier Francesco Mola
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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L'ANGE APPARAISSANT A AGAR DANS LE DESERT

The Louvre, Paris

Delve into Baroque artistry with Il Ticinese’s ‘L'Ange Apparissant à Agar dans le Désert,’ a dramatic depiction of biblical faith and divine grace, showcasing masterful technique & evocative lighting.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 91 artworks by Pier Francesco Mola
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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FIGURE DE GUERRIER ORIENTAL TENANT UN ARC

The Louvre, Paris

Exquisite Baroque portrait by Pier Francesco Mola featuring an Oriental warrior. Dramatic chiaroscuro & rich detail capture a noble figure's strength & wisdom. A unique, historical masterpiece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 91 artworks by Pier Francesco Mola
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Cain Slaying Abel

1650 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 139 x 90 cm

Witness the dramatic biblical scene of Cain slaying Abel! This powerful painting by Mola captures a pivotal moment with intense emotion and striking landscape detail – a masterpiece of Baroque art.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 91 artworks by Pier Francesco Mola
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$51290 × 139 cm Commission at original size

St Peter Freed from Prison

1630 · Galleria Borghese, Rome

Explore Pier Francesco Mola’s ‘St Peter Freed from Prison’ (1630), a dramatic Baroque masterpiece! Witness intense emotion, chiaroscuro & divine intervention in this stunning oil on canvas.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 91 artworks by Pier Francesco Mola
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Jacob Meeting Rachel

1659 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 72 x 98 cm

Admire Pier Francesco Mola’s masterpiece "Jacob Meeting Rachel," a stunning Baroque oil painting housed in St. Petersburg's Hermitage Museum. Explore its rich symbolism and masterful technique.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 91 artworks by Pier Francesco Mola
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Same size as the original$35398 × 72 cm Commission at original size

HERMINIE ET VALFRINO SOIGNENT LES BLESSURES DE TANCREDE APRES LE COMBAT D'ARGANTE

View the most popular artwork of Pier Francesco Mola ranked #10: HERMINIE ET VALFRINO SOIGNENT LES BLESSURES DE TANCREDE APRES LE COMBAT D'ARGANTE

The Louvre, Paris

Explore Da Pier Francesco Mola’s ‘Herminie et Valfrino soignent les blessures de Tancrede après le combat d'Argante,’ a baroque masterpiece depicting care and compassion amidst battlefield trauma.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 91 artworks by Pier Francesco Mola
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Adoration of the Shepherds

1641 · Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna · original 75.0 x 100.0cm

This dramatic Baroque oil painting by Pier Francesco Mola captures a luminous Nativity scene. Discover the beauty of this masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 91 artworks by Pier Francesco Mola
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$591100 × 75 cm Commission at original size

David with the head of Goliath

original 127 x 147 cm

A dramatic Baroque masterpiece by Pier Francesco Mola capturing the somber intensity of David with the head of Goliath through masterful light and shadow, inviting you to explore this profound biblical scene.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 91 artworks by Pier Francesco Mola
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$691147 × 127 cm Commission at original size

The Vision of Saint Bruno

1660 · J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles · original 194.0 x 136.8cm

This dramatic Baroque oil painting by Pier Francesco Mola captures a divine vision. Explore this spiritual masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 91 artworks by Pier Francesco Mola
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Same size as the original$968137 × 194 cm Commission at original size

John the Baptist preeching

1601 · Museo del Prado, Madrid · original 98.0 x 136.0cm

This dramatic Baroque oil painting by Pier Francesco Mola captures John the Baptist preaching. Explore this masterpiece of light and emotion.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 91 artworks by Pier Francesco Mola
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$861136 × 98 cm Commission at original size

Geographer

1650 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 89.0 x 105.0cm

This Baroque oil painting by Pier Francesco Mola captures an intense scholarly exchange. Explore this dramatic masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 91 artworks by Pier Francesco Mola
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Same size as the original$445105 × 89 cm Commission at original size

LA VISION DE SAINT BRUNO

The Louvre, Paris

Experience the dramatic Baroque vision of Saint Bruno by da Pier Francesco Mola; capture this awe-inspiring religious masterpiece for your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 91 artworks by Pier Francesco Mola
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Head of an Old Man

Accademia di San Luca, Rome

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 91 artworks by Pier Francesco Mola
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Woman Spinning

Accademia di San Luca, Rome

Admire 'Woman Spinning' by da pier francesco mola – a stunning Baroque portrait showcasing dramatic chiaroscuro & realistic detail. Explore this captivating Swiss-Italian masterpiece!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 91 artworks by Pier Francesco Mola
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Homer Dictating

1662 · Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 91 artworks by Pier Francesco Mola
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Landskap med Johannes Döparen

Nationalmuseum, Stockholm · original 23.5 x 23.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 91 artworks by Pier Francesco Mola
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Saint John the Baptist preaching in the Wilderness

1640 · original 54 x 70 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 91 artworks by Pier Francesco Mola
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Same size as the original$25770 × 54 cm Commission at original size

The Prodigal Son

1650 · Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam · original 95.5 x 113.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 91 artworks by Pier Francesco Mola
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$464114 × 96 cm Commission at original size

Saint John the Baptist preaching in the Desert

1650 · Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid · original 73.5 x 99.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 23 of 91 artworks by Pier Francesco Mola
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Same size as the original$63599 × 74 cm Commission at original size

Saint John the Baptist preaching in the Wilderness

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 24 of 91 artworks by Pier Francesco Mola
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Young Satyr Drinking from a Wine Cask

Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen · original 68.0 x 53.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 91 artworks by Pier Francesco Mola
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The artist

Pier Francesco Mola

1612 – 1666

Quick facts

Topics exploredlandscape, baroque, saints, religious, portrait
Lifespan54 years
Vibedramatic
Movementsbaroque
Typical colorsespresso, phthalo green
Works on APS91
Art periodEarly Modern
Color intensitymonochromatic, balanced

Biography

The Legacy of Il Ticinese: A Master of Baroque Light and Landscape

Born in the quiet Swiss enclave of Coldrerio in 1612, Pietro Francesco Mola, famously known as Il Ticinese, emerged from the shadows of the Alps to become a luminous presence in the heart of the Roman Baroque. His artistic identity was forged through a sophisticated blend of influences, beginning with the rigorous training under the Mannerist master Cavalier d'Arpino. This early education instilled in him a profound respect for disegno—the disciplined art of drawing and anatomical precision—which would serve as the structural backbone for his later, more fluid explorations of nature. As he moved into the orbit of Francesco Albani, Mola’s style began to shed its rigid Mannerist skin, embracing a burgeoning naturalism that sought to capture the breathing essence of the world around him.

Mola’s evolution as an artist is characterized by a remarkable transition from the structured classical ideals of the Renaissance toward the emotive, theatrical dynamism of the Baroque era. While many of his contemporaries focused on the monumental scale of frescoed ceilings, Mola found a unique voice in smaller, more intimate canvases that allowed for a meticulous study of light and atmosphere. His work often serves as a bridge between the intellectual rigor of composition and the visceral beauty of the natural landscape. This duality is perhaps most evident in his ability to weave complex allegorical themes into settings that feel tangibly real, inviting the viewer to step into a world where the divine and the earthly intersect through soft shadows and rich, evocative textures.

Mastery of Narrative and Allegory

The true brilliance of Mola lies in his capacity to infuse biblical and mythological narratives with a sense of profound human emotion. His paintings are rarely mere illustrations; they are dramatic stages where light acts as a primary protagonist. In works such as L'Ange Apparissant à Agar dans le Désert, one can witness his mastery of evocative lighting, using chiaroscuro to highlight moments of divine grace and spiritual vulnerability. Similarly, his depictions of historical or legendary scenes, such as the poignant Herminie et Valfrino soignent les blessures de Tancrede après le combat d'Argante, demonstrate a deep empathy for his subjects, capturing the tender nuances of care and compassion amidst the harsh realities of conflict.

Beyond the purely religious or heroic, Mola possessed a keen intellect for the allegorical. His Allegory of Geography stands as a testament to his ability to utilize the Baroque language of symbolism to celebrate human curiosity and the era's spirit of exploration. Through rich colors and detailed realism, he transformed abstract concepts like cartography into visual spectacles. This ability to synthesize disparate elements—the scientific, the mythological, and the naturalistic—ensured that his work resonated with the sophisticated patrons of Rome, from high-ranking clergy to the intellectual elite of the seventeenth century.

Historical Significance and Artistic Triumph

The zenith of Mola’s professional recognition was undoubtedly his contribution to the Roman architectural landscape, most notably his monumental fresco cycle in the Gallery of Alexander VII at the Quirinal Palace. This commission, featuring works such as Joseph Making Himself Proclaimed to His Brethren, solidified his status among the foremost painters of his generation. In these large-scale works, Mola successfully merged the theatricality required by Baroque aesthetics with a refined sense of classical balance, proving that he could command the grandest of stages just as effectively as the most intimate canvas.

Though his career was defined by the prolific output of smaller works, his impact on the development of landscape painting in Italy cannot be overstated. By moving away from the purely decorative and toward a more observational, atmospheric approach, he paved the way for future generations of landscape artists to find beauty in the subtle shifts of light and the rugged textures of the earth. Today, the legacy of da Pier Francesco Mola remains etched in the history of art as a testament to the power of a painter who could capture both the grandeur of the heavens and the quiet, breathing reality of the world below.

Questions & Answers

Is there a 3D virtual tour of Pier Francesco Mola's works?

The 3D Museum of Pier Francesco Mola is a page that displays the artist's artworks in a virtual three-dimensional gallery.

How do I find works by Pier Francesco Mola on a specific theme?

Pier Francesco Mola's works can be explored by keyword on the artist's By Keywords page. Each keyword groups the related artworks.

Can I browse Pier Francesco Mola's works by color palette?

To find works by Pier Francesco Mola in a specific palette, use the artist's By Palettes page.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 1, 2026

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