Domenico Piola

Italian, Genoese, 1628 - 1703

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This is a drawing depicting a scene with an elderly, bearded figure playing a flute while surrounded by smaller creatures with human and animal characteristics, possibly mythological beings or satyrs. A dog sits near the figure's feet. The setting shows lush vegetation, suggesting a woodland or forest backdrop. The drawing uses a monochromatic palette of earth tones and fluid line work.
Domenico Piola, A Satyr Entertaining His Family, 1690s, pen and brown ink with brown wash over traces of black chalk on laid paper, Purchased as the Gift of Joan and David Maxwell, 2017.84.1

A Satyr Entertaining His Family

Domenico Piola · 1690s · pen and brown ink with brown wash over traces of black chalk on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2017.84.1
This is a photograph of a closed leather-bound book. The book has a brown leather cover with a subtle, natural texture. It features a simple design with two thin gold lines close to the edge, and small gold floral embellishments at each corner. In the bottom left corner, there is a small label with the text "CASE 13: 2." The spine of the book has distinct ridges or raised bands typical of traditional bookbinding.
Domenico Piola, Georges Tasnière, Raffaele Soprani, Le vite de pittori, scoltori, et architetti Genovesi, 1674, bound volume with 1 engraved frontispiece and 21 engraved portraits with woodcut borders on laid paper, William B. O'Neal Fund, 2015.107.1

Le vite de pittori, scoltori, et architetti Genovesi

Domenico Piola, Georges Tasnière, Raffaele Soprani · 1674 · bound volume with 1 engraved frontispiece and 21 engraved portraits with woodcut borders on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.107.1
The image shows four individuals in a seated arrangement. In the foreground, two men are on the right, with one gesturing to the other. A woman reclines near them, holding a shepherd's staff, and behind her stands another woman holding a leafy branch. The setting features a lush tree overhead, creating a natural backdrop. The image has a sepia tone.
Domenico Piola, The Meeting of Jacob and Rachel, 1670s, brown wash over black chalk on laid paper, in mount, New Century Fund, 2018.172.1

The Meeting of Jacob and Rachel

Domenico Piola · 1670s · brown wash over black chalk on laid paper, in mount ·  Accession ID  2018.172.1
This is a drawing of a religious figure with multiple heads and a robed figure. The drawing features a seated figure with three heads and bearded faces holding a large orb adorned with a cross. The figure is dressed in flowing garments and surrounded by clouds, implying elevation. In the foreground, another robed figure kneels on the clouds, gazing upwards with hands crossed over the chest. Around both figures, smaller cloud-like forms with cherubic faces accentuate the heavenly theme. The drawing uses a monochromatic palette of sepia tones, emphasizing dynamic lines and the spiritual character of the scene.
Domenico Piola, Blessed Maria Vittoria Fornari's Vision of the Trinity, c. 1670, pen and brown ink with brown wash over graphite, with additions in black chalk, on laid paper, Joseph F. McCrindle Collection, 2009.70.192

Blessed Maria Vittoria Fornari's Vision of the Trinity

Domenico Piola · c. 1670 · pen and brown ink with brown wash over graphite, with additions in black chalk, on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2009.70.192
This is a drawing of four individuals interacting. The scene captures a moment with expressive gestures and movement. Ink washes are used to emphasize contours and musculature, suggesting a struggle. The background includes architectural elements and foliage. The artwork is in monochrome.
Domenico Piola, Tobit Burying the Dead, c. 1650/1660, pen and brown ink with brown wash over traces of black chalk on laid paper, laid down on old album mount, Purchased as the Gift of Andrea Woodner, 2019.84.1

Tobit Burying the Dead

Domenico Piola · c. 1650/1660 · pen and brown ink with brown wash over traces of black chalk on laid paper, laid down on old album mount ·  Accession ID  2019.84.1
The image shows a full view illustration of several figures in a classical composition. Central to the image is a seated woman holding a nude child on her lap. She is surrounded by standing and kneeling figures, including a bearded man kneeling at her side and a monkish man standing behind him. Another woman stands to the right, and a nun in a veil is kneeling. Two cherubic children sit on the ground, one with a book. The clothing of all figures is flowing, with drapery folds. In the background, there is a subtle suggestion of a landscape with trees, a plain backdrop, and a crouched lion in the lower left corner.
Domenico Piola, Madonna Surrounded by Saints, charcoal with brown wash on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.8872

Madonna Surrounded by Saints

Domenico Piola · charcoal with brown wash on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.8872