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Sacrament of the Dying (detail)

Frederic Rault, France

1977 to 1984

An hourglass, a scythe, and a vessel of Olio Infirma amongst olive branches symbolize Death. And also the sacrament formerly known as Extreme Unction, when a priest anoints a dying person with olive oil.

 

Sacrament of the Dying (detail)