1655
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata is a 1655 chalk by Pier Francesco Mola, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a robed figure kneeling on rocky ground, arms outstretched as if pierced by wounds. The background is mostly blank, with faint, swirling lines suggesting movement or wind. The artist used only red chalk, leaving some areas lightly shaded while others are bold and dark. The figure’s posture hints at pain or devotion—common themes in religious art. The rough texture of the chalk gives it a raw, almost urgent feel, like it was drawn quickly. Next, check out Baroque to see how drama and emotion shaped this era’s art.
Pier Francesco Mola, called Il Ticinese was an Italian painter of the High Baroque, mainly active around Rome.
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