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Whilst little is known of Ligier
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with its fine grain, and few veins, extracted at Saint Mihiel and Sorcy and when working in this medium he experimented with refined polishing techniques, with which he was able to give the stone a marble-like appearance. One of his finest works is the "Groupe de la
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Perhaps more than any other French artist of his period, Ligier
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fainting for Saint-Michel's church in Saint-Mihiel and was responsible for other works in neighbouring villages and towns in
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life-size figures made in the local stone of the Meuse region. It can be found in the Church of St. Étienne. It is also known as the "Pâmoison de la Vierge" (
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Richier primarily worked in the churches of his native Saint-Mihiel. Starting in 1530, he enjoyed the
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