Saint Carl Borromäus Giving Extreme Unction to the Plague-Stricken. 1700 - 1754

"Saint Carl Borromäus Giving Extreme Unction to the Plague-Stricken" is a drawing by Johann Daniel Herz the Elder, a prominent Baroque artist. This artwork depicts a scene of Saint Carl Borromäus, the Archbishop of Milan, administering the last rites to plague victims. The drawing portrays the somber atmosphere of a plague-stricken city, with numerous bodies lying in a room, while Saint Carl, surrounded by others, delivers the last sacraments. This poignant depiction of the saint's compassion and the devastation of the plague highlights a significant event in 17th-century history. The artwork is a powerful testament to the human condition and the enduring power of faith in the face of suffering and death. The drawing, created between 1700 and 1754, is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.