Artwork
Extreme Unction
Extreme Unction is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jean Dughet. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Extreme Unction is a print by Jean Dughet, created around 1650, using etching and engraving techniques on two sheets of laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a crowded, dimly lit room where people surround a bedridden individual, conveying a sense of urgency and concern through their worried and praying expressions.
Technique & Style
Dughet employed sharp lines to capture the emotional intensity of the scene, while the varied postures of the figures create a sense of chaotic care.
History & Provenance
The print is currently held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
Artist & collection
