An engraving of the medieval saint in mystical ecstasy before a crucifix
Saint Bernard kneels before a rustic wooden cross, anticipating the miracle of the “Amplexus Christi”. An open book and an inkwell sit nearby, referencing his work as a theologian. The Abbey of Clairvaux is silhouetted in the background.
Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, Christian mysticism, medieval theology
Showcases the highly defined musculature and cross-hatching shadows typical of the Galle family of Antwerp, who collaborated closely with Rubens.
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