Benson merged Italian techniques with the Northern tradition. He used dark backgrounds to create a sense of volume in his figures. His work often features heavy eyelids and soft, rounded faces. The Lamentation demonstrates his ability to convey emotion through physical presence. Modern technical analysis, such as X-radiographs of his Portrait of a Man and St. Anthony, shows how he built up paint layers over precise underdrawings. This method allowed him to produce consistent quality across his many commissions.

Collectors value Benson for his moody atmosphere and psychological depth. His portraits often feel intimate and private. The contrast between his dark shadows and pale skin tones creates a striking visual effect on a wall. These prints document the sixteenth-century transition from medieval religious art to the humanism of the Renaissance. They provide a sophisticated aesthetic that works well in modern interiors.