Extreme Unction
1638
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
1638
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
Extreme Unction is a 1638 oil by Nicolas Poussin, a spanish_baroque_tenebrist work, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.
Extreme Unction is an oil painting by the French artist Nicolas Poussin, dated 1638. The work belongs to a series of seven scenes that illustrate the Catholic sacraments. Poussin created this particular piece between 1638 and 1640 as part of that larger set. It shows how the artist tackled religious subjects in the early part of his career. If you’re curious for more, you can see it at the Fitzwilliam Museum.
Your cart is empty
Explore artworks →
