{"product_id":"extreme-unction-nicolas-poussin","title":"Extreme Unction - Nicolas Poussin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA solemn depiction of the last rites by Nicolas Poussin, this 1644 work captures a moment of quiet grief through balanced composition and dramatic lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtreme Unction is one of the seven paintings in the first series of the Sacraments, commissioned by Paul Fréart de Chantelou. Nicolas Poussin completed this work in 1644, demonstrating his mastery of classical composition and narrative clarity. The scene depicts the administration of the last rites to a dying man, surrounded by his family and a priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoussin organises the figures within a shallow, stage-like space, a technique he favoured to maintain focus on the central action. The dying man lies on a bed, his body angled to draw the viewer's eye toward the priest, who stands in a yellow robe. The lighting is dramatic, typical of the period, with deep shadows obscuring the background and highlighting the gestures of the mourners. Each figure displays a distinct emotional response, from the quiet grief of the seated woman to the more active lamentation of those standing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour palette is restrained, relying on earthy tones and the striking yellow of the priest's vestment to create visual order. Poussin avoids excessive ornamentation, preferring a rigorous structure that reflects his interest in antique sculpture and rational design. The arrangement of the figures creates a sense of solemnity, appropriate for the gravity of the subject matter. This work remains a clear example of the artist's ability to combine classical restraint with the emotional intensity of the Baroque era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nicolas Poussin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58862180991311,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58862205960527,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58862205993295,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58862206026063,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58862206058831,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Extreme-Unction_Poster_CompositorV1_1790155404573.jpg?v=1790155529","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/extreme-unction-nicolas-poussin","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}