MEDIEVAL IMAGES OF SAINT BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX - PA131.jpg

Category Painting
Origin: artist/workshop Rodrigo de Osona
Date 16C/1
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Provenance
Present Location Barcelona, Losbichler Collection
Bibliography

Illustration From Duran 1953, ill 40
Other illustrations

Country Spain
Description:
An 'Anna Selbdritt' picture dated c 1500 with an image of the Trinity above. The Child sits on Mary's knee and tries to reach a small bird held by St Anne sitting next to the Virgin. Two angels hold up an embroidered hanging behind them. Bernard kneels at Mary's feet, hands folded and with his crozier under his right arm.The Virgin presses her bared breast which she squeezes in Bernard's direction.