1639
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Caricature of a Man, Said to Be Pietro da Cortona is a 1639 ink by Pier Francesco Mola, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a man from behind, leaning on a long stick. His coat is loose, and his pants are baggy at the knees. The paper has a yellowish tint, and the lines are quick and uneven. The artist used simple ink strokes to show the folds in his clothes. This style was common in quick sketches. Next, look up Baroque to see more art like this.
Pier Francesco Mola, called Il Ticinese was an Italian painter of the High Baroque, mainly active around Rome.
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