Plate Eight from Misery 1851

"Plate Eight from Misery" is a lithograph created by Charles Rambert in 1851 and housed in the Art Institute of Chicago. The artwork depicts a dying man lying on the ground, his eyes closed, while a figure of an angel descends from the heavens above, radiating light. The image is a dramatic representation of a soul passing from this world to the next, with a stark contrast of light and dark, emphasizing the contrast between life and death. The artwork, part of a larger series, showcases Rambert's skill in capturing human emotion and the drama of a life coming to an end.