| One of 14 full-page miniatures in a Prayer Book (fragment) made in Brussels (?) c 1520-30. In a church Bernard kneels facing left with hands folded, crozier resting against the left shoulder and looking up at the painted statue of the crowned Virgin and Child on a console against the wall. Rays of milk from the right breast held by the Virgin descend towards the eyes of Bernard. The naked Child gestures towards Bernard. A red book with gilt bosses lies on the tiled floor. The gilt choir screen at the back is topped by three lit candles. The border has naturalistic flowers, fruit, and birds on a gold ground.
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