Extreme Unction
1650
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1650
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Extreme Unction is a 1650 ink by Jean Dughet, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a crowded, dim room where people gather around a sick person lying on a bed. Some stand, others kneel, all looking worried or praying. A few hold hands or lean in close, while one person on the floor seems to be praying hard. The walls are plain, with a round window high up and a wooden beam across the ceiling. The artist used sharp lines to show the tension and emotion, making the scene feel urgent. The mix of standing, sitting, and kneeling figures creates a sense of chaos and care all at once. Look up etching to see how artists like Dughet made prints like this.
