Giambattista Mola da Francia
Born in 1616.
Died in 1661.
Giambattista Mola da Francia was an artist whose work encompassed painting and printmaking. He was a pupil of the French painter Simon Vouet as well as of the Italian artist Francesco Albani, reflecting a rich and varied artistic training. Mola is recognised for his landscapes and for his representations of religious subjects, which constitute a significant part of his artistic legacy.
He may also have been related to Pier Francesco Mola, either as his brother or his cousin, although this relationship remains uncertain.