St. Bernard with
a group of monks founded the monastery of Clairvaux, which he directed
until his death. He played an essential part in developing the cult of
the Virgin, toward whom his devotion was particularly strong.
A reforming prelate, a theologian, and author of numerous books, an
abbot who rejected both wealth and images St. Bernard is the most important
ecclesiastical figure of the 12th century. His authority was recognized
in all Christendom, and he was very often an arbiter between opposing faction
in their disputes. In fine art he is depicted in a white habit; some other
attributes, illustrating different episodes of his life, such as a white
dog, a chained demon, a book, a mitre on the ground, a beehive or a swam
of bees can also be present.
See: Fra Bartolommeo The
Vision of St. Bernard.
Filippino Lippi The
Apparition of the Virgin to St. Bernard, Madonna
and Child Enthroned with St. John the Baptist, St. Victor, St. Bernard
and St. Zenobius ("Altarpiece of the Otto di Pratica").
Fra Filippo Lippi The
Adoration, with the Infant Baptist and St. Bernard.
Pietro Perugino The
Vision of St. Bernard.
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