Antique single full-page halftone print titled "The Descent from the Cross" by artist French artist Jean Beraud (1848-1935) from the original folio publication by D. Appleton and Co. of the 1893-94 World's Fair in Chicago -- Limited Edition of 1,000 copies, "The Art of the World, Illustrated in Printings, Statuary, and Architecture of the World's Columbian Exposition" featuring scenes of the fair and commissioned works of art. A brief biography of the artist and descriptive text of this artwork is printed on the reverse side. Publisher D. Appleton states the selection of prints within the folio "presents the highest achievement of modern art, reproduced by unequaled processes." The full page measures approximately 12.5 x 16.5. The desired framing area will be smaller. Shipped very loosely rolled to safeguard print and prohibit creasing. Please Note: Our second image depicts the limited edition folio cover from which this print originated. Only the print is being offered for sale. The folio cover is shown for reference purposes only. Condition: Print is in very good condition aside from some edge wear and a sunned rectangular stripe along the left edge, yet with plenty of room to crop out the anomalies and accommodate the framing area. There are no pin holes or tape marks anywhere on this antique print. Folio Text: This artist was born at St. Petersburg, of French parents, and studied in Paris under Bonnat. He paints chiefly scenes and types of Parisian life. He belongs to the modern school. Through a voluntary anachronism, which recalls the manner of the early painters of the Italian and German schools, Beraud has dressed the characters of the grand drama of the Passion in modern costume, and he has placed Golgotha on the hill of Montmartre. The Virgin, the holy women, Simon the Cyrenian, Joseph of Arimathea, all the actors are there. A fierce-looking workman, standing on the hillside, threatens the Pharisaic city which has allowed the great crime to be accomplished.