Witness my act and seal 1878

"Witness my act and seal" is an 1878 painting by Edmund Blair Leighton, a British artist known for his romantic and historical genre paintings. The work depicts a poignant scene of a dying man on a bed with a priest by his bedside. A woman watches intently, perhaps the man's wife, while a young maid observes from the background. The scene captures a moment of intense emotion and solemnity, highlighting the themes of faith, death, and the fragility of life. Leighton's meticulous detail and realistic portrayal of the figures and setting contribute to the painting's dramatic impact.