ENGRAVING BY BENEDICT MASSON ENGRAVED BY VARIN THE HOLY VIRGIN WASHES AND FRAMES THE WOUNDS OF OUR LORD JESUS -CHRIST W274Bénédict Massons Artist, painter, illustrator Bénédict Masson born April 23, 1819 in Sombernon near Dijon and died June 26, 1893 in Paris is a French painter and illustrator. History painter, Bénédict Masson is mainly known for his mythological compositions, allegorical subjects, genre scenes, portraits, flowers, and wall compositions. Sculptor Varin, printer of Perle. He is a pupil of the Lyonnais Paul Chenavart and especially of Paul Delaroche to whom he owes his training as a painter of civil and religious history. A regular member of the Salon from 1840 to 1881, he was chosen during the Second Empire to produce a large mural composition for the Hôtel des Invalides, illustrating the century of Charlemagne. For the condition, we note small spots of oxidation and halos, pitting, slight crease from handling, trace of folding in places, small lack, micro - tear... Our many photos allow you to appreciate the quality of engraving. For the state thank you for detailing the photos. The photos are an integral part of the description. Dimensions of the engraving: Height: 14.2 cm Length: 16.4 cm Total dimensions: Height: 24.3 cm Length: 31.8 cm I remain at your disposal for any questions.