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Clairvaux Collection

Clairvaux: A Place of Spiritual Legacy and Historical Significance Nestled in the serene town of Ville-sous-la-Ferte, Aube, France

Background imageClairvaux Collection: St Bernard of Clairvaux

St Bernard of Clairvaux
Saint Bernard of Clairvaux. Digitally colored engraving

Background imageClairvaux Collection: St Bernard of Clairvaux

St Bernard of Clairvaux
SAINT BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX French religious who established the monastery at Clairvaux

Background imageClairvaux Collection: St Bernard of Clairvaux

St Bernard of Clairvaux
SAINT BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX French religious who established the monastery at Clairvaux

Background imageClairvaux Collection: Saint Humbeline

Saint Humbeline
SAINT HUMBELINE sister of Bernard of Clairvaux, who wrote her letters reproaching her for her worldly lifestyle so she left her husband and became a nun Date: 12th century

Background imageClairvaux Collection: St Bernard of Clairvaux (1091-1153). French 19th century (coloured wood engraving)

St Bernard of Clairvaux (1091-1153). French 19th century (coloured wood engraving)
535358 St Bernard of Clairvaux (1091-1153). French 19th century (coloured wood engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageClairvaux Collection: Children's prison, Clairvaux Abbey, Ville-sous-la-Ferte

Children's prison, Clairvaux Abbey, Ville-sous-la-Ferte
Children's prison (centre) and workshops (right), (the abbey functioned as a prison from 1804 when it was converted by Napoleon), at the Abbaye de Clairvaux, or Clairvaux Abbey

Background imageClairvaux Collection: Barn, Clairvaux Abbey, Ville-sous-la-Ferte, Aube, France

Barn, Clairvaux Abbey, Ville-sous-la-Ferte, Aube, France
Barn, with timber frame, formerly a lay brothers building, at the Abbaye de Clairvaux, or Clairvaux Abbey, a Cistercian monastery founded 1115 by St Bernard, in Ville-sous-la-Ferte, Aube, Grand Est

Background imageClairvaux Collection: Chapel, Clairvaux Abbey, Ville-sous-la-Ferte, Aube, France

Chapel, Clairvaux Abbey, Ville-sous-la-Ferte, Aube, France
Refectory, built 1774, converted in 1813 to a chapel for prisoners (the abbey functioned as a prison from 1804 when it was converted by Napoleon), restored 2013-15, at the Abbaye de Clairvaux

Background imageClairvaux Collection: Prison cells, Clairvaux Abbey, Ville-sous-la-Ferte, Aube

Prison cells, Clairvaux Abbey, Ville-sous-la-Ferte, Aube
Group cells in the men's prison, (the abbey functioned as a prison from 1804 when it was converted by Napoleon), at the Abbaye de Clairvaux, or Clairvaux Abbey

Background imageClairvaux Collection: Grand Cloister, Clairvaux Abbey, Ville-sous-la-Ferte, Aube

Grand Cloister, Clairvaux Abbey, Ville-sous-la-Ferte, Aube
Grand Cloister, built 17th century in classical style, surrounded by the lay brothers building, kitchen, monks refectory, boiler room and monks building, later used as the men's prison

Background imageClairvaux Collection: Cloister, Clairvaux Abbey, Ville-sous-la-Ferte, Aube, France

Cloister, Clairvaux Abbey, Ville-sous-la-Ferte, Aube, France
Main Gallery of the Cloister, built 18th century and used after 1804 as the men's prison, at the Abbaye de Clairvaux, or Clairvaux Abbey, a Cistercian monastery founded 1115 by St Bernard

Background imageClairvaux Collection: Lay dormitory, Clairvaux Abbey, Ville-sous-la-Ferte, Aube

Lay dormitory, Clairvaux Abbey, Ville-sous-la-Ferte, Aube
Lay dormitory, in the lay brothers building, built 12th century and rebuilt 1708, with cross vaulted ceiling supported by octagonal stone columns, at the Abbaye de Clairvaux, or Clairvaux Abbey

Background imageClairvaux Collection: Initials, Clairvaux Abbey, Ville-sous-la-Ferte, Aube, France

Initials, Clairvaux Abbey, Ville-sous-la-Ferte, Aube, France
Initials carved in the stone wall of the cellar, on the first floor of the lay brothers building, built 12th century and rebuilt 1708, at the Abbaye de Clairvaux, or Clairvaux Abbey

Background imageClairvaux Collection: Cellar, Clairvaux Abbey, Ville-sous-la-Ferte, Aube, France

Cellar, Clairvaux Abbey, Ville-sous-la-Ferte, Aube, France
Cellar in the Lay brothers building, built 12th century and rebuilt 1708 (centre), and wash-house and bakery (right), at the Abbaye de Clairvaux, or Clairvaux Abbey

Background imageClairvaux Collection: Great Bible of Clairvaux, Mediatheque Jacques-Chirac, Troyes

Great Bible of Clairvaux, Mediatheque Jacques-Chirac, Troyes
Great Bible of Clairvaux, an illuminated bible made 12th century at the Abbaye de Clarvaux or Clairvaux Abbey under St Bernard, now in the Mediatheque Jacques-Chirac

Background imageClairvaux Collection: Madonna and Child with Saints (tempera on panel)

Madonna and Child with Saints (tempera on panel)
AII80370 Madonna and Child with Saints (tempera on panel) by Domenico di Michelino, (1417-91) (and workshop); Galleria dell Accademia & Museo degli Strumenti Musicali, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageClairvaux Collection: St. Mary Magdalene with St. Dominic and St. Bernard, c. 1580 (panel)

St. Mary Magdalene with St. Dominic and St. Bernard, c. 1580 (panel)
CAY82429 St. Mary Magdalene with St. Dominic and St. Bernard, c.1580 (panel) by Borras, Nicolas (1530-1610); 75x50.8 cm; Caylus Anticuario, Madrid, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imageClairvaux Collection: St Bernard of Clairvaux, Angelico da Fiesole (engraving)

St Bernard of Clairvaux, Angelico da Fiesole (engraving)
3635776 St Bernard of Clairvaux, Angelico da Fiesole (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Bernard of Clairvaux, Angelico da Fiesole)

Background imageClairvaux Collection: MS 1058-1975 f. 161v St. Bernard in a Cistercian habit with a chained devil behind him

MS 1058-1975 f. 161v St. Bernard in a Cistercian habit with a chained devil behind him
FIT59114 MS 1058-1975 f.161v St. Bernard in a Cistercian habit with a chained devil behind him, from a Book of Hours, probably Bruges, c.1500-05 (vellum) by Flemish School

Background imageClairvaux Collection: Prince Krapotkine at Clairvaux (engraving)

Prince Krapotkine at Clairvaux (engraving)
1055027 Prince Krapotkine at Clairvaux (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Krapotkine at Clairvaux)

Background imageClairvaux Collection: The Virgin appearing to St. Bernard, detail from a polytych depicting The Lives of

The Virgin appearing to St. Bernard, detail from a polytych depicting The Lives of
KAB87034 The Virgin appearing to St. Bernard, detail from a polytych depicting The Lives of the Saints, from the Salone del II Piano, 1353-63 (tempera on panel) (see 87028) by Milano

Background imageClairvaux Collection: Ms Fr 5594 f. 138 Saint Bernard (c. 1090-1153) of Clairvaux preaching the Second Crusade in

Ms Fr 5594 f. 138 Saint Bernard (c. 1090-1153) of Clairvaux preaching the Second Crusade in
BAL71875 Ms Fr 5594 f.138 Saint Bernard (c.1090-1153) of Clairvaux preaching the Second Crusade in the presence of King Louis VII (c.1120-80) of France at Vezelay in 1146

Background imageClairvaux Collection: SAINT BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX reproaches his sister Hombeline for her attachment to

SAINT BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX reproaches his sister Hombeline for her attachment to material possessions. Below : Clairvaux Abbey Date: 1090 - 1153

Background imageClairvaux Collection: Madonna and child appearing before a kneeling saint, after Bernardino Poccetti, ca. 1766

Madonna and child appearing before a kneeling saint, after Bernardino Poccetti, ca. 1766

Background imageClairvaux Collection: The Miracle of St. Bernard (copy), after 1512. Creator: Unknown

The Miracle of St. Bernard (copy), after 1512. Creator: Unknown
The Miracle of St. Bernard (copy), after 1512

Background imageClairvaux Collection: Saint Bernard Kneeling before the Virgin and Child, 1640. Creator: Claude Mellan

Saint Bernard Kneeling before the Virgin and Child, 1640. Creator: Claude Mellan
Saint Bernard Kneeling before the Virgin and Child, 1640. After Jacques Stella

Background imageClairvaux Collection: St. Bernard Receives a Monks Habit. Creator: Claude Mellan

St. Bernard Receives a Monks Habit. Creator: Claude Mellan
St. Bernard Receives a Monks Habit

Background imageClairvaux Collection: St. Bernard Taking a Brother to an Assembly. Creator: Claude Mellan

St. Bernard Taking a Brother to an Assembly. Creator: Claude Mellan
St. Bernard Taking a Brother to an Assembly

Background imageClairvaux Collection: St. Bernard Kneeling Before a Crucifix, ca. 1655. Creator: Claude Mellan

St. Bernard Kneeling Before a Crucifix, ca. 1655. Creator: Claude Mellan
St. Bernard Kneeling Before a Crucifix, ca. 1655

Background imageClairvaux Collection: St Bernard, 1886

St Bernard, 1886. Published in Butlers Lives of the Saints, DIV 6, by the Rev Alban Butler, London & Dublin, 1886

Background imageClairvaux Collection: St Bernard of Clairvaux, 19th century

St Bernard of Clairvaux, 19th century. Born in Burgandy, Bernard of Clairvaux (1091-1153) became a Cistercian Abbot and one of the great Doctors of the Christian Church

Background imageClairvaux Collection: Entry of St Bernard into the City, c1630-1679

Entry of St Bernard into the City, c1630-1679

Background imageClairvaux Collection: Apostle John Matthew inside Lactatio St. Bernard

Apostle John Matthew inside Lactatio St. Bernard
Apostle John and Matthew (inside), Lactatio of St. Bernard of Clairvaux (outside), c. 1490, mixed media on wood, 158 x 77.5 cm, unmarked, Suddeutscher Meister, 15. Jh

Background imageClairvaux Collection: Mary Christ child half moon St. Bernards Bernard

Mary Christ child half moon St. Bernards Bernard
Mary with Christ child on a half moon and St. Bernard (...) Mary / S. Bernard (title on object), Mary with Christ child on a half moon

Background imageClairvaux Collection: St. Bernard Of Clairvaux, 1090

St. Bernard Of Clairvaux, 1090

Background imageClairvaux Collection: St. Bernard Of Clairvaux (1090-1153) Preaching The Second Crusade. French Monk

St. Bernard Of Clairvaux (1090-1153) Preaching The Second Crusade. French Monk. From The Picture By James Archer

Background imageClairvaux Collection: St. Bernard of Clairvaux and the Cistercian monks taking possession of the Abbey of Clairvaux

St. Bernard of Clairvaux and the Cistercian monks taking possession of the Abbey of Clairvaux
KW478253 St. Bernard of Clairvaux and the Cistercian monks taking possession of the Abbey of Clairvaux, from Military and Religious Life in the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix

Background imageClairvaux Collection: Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153). Divi Bernardi Abratis ad

Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153). Divi Bernardi Abratis ad
Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153). French abbot and the primary builder of the reforming Cistercian order. Divi Bernardi Abratis ad sororem modus. Books prologue. Published in Venice

Background imageClairvaux Collection: Bernard at Clairvaux

Bernard at Clairvaux
SAINT BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX He is depicted examining the plans for the abbey, while monks carry architects instruments Date: 1090 - 1153

Background imageClairvaux Collection: Saint Bernard of Clairva

Saint Bernard of Clairva
SAINT BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX French religious who established the monastery at Clairvaux, and who promoted the Crusades Date: 1090 - 1153

Background imageClairvaux Collection: Virgin Appearing St Bernard Clairvaux 1687-1772

Virgin Appearing St Bernard Clairvaux 1687-1772
Artokoloro

Background imageClairvaux Collection: The Vision of St. Bernard, 1634

The Vision of St. Bernard, 1634
XJL86578 The Vision of St. Bernard, 1634 by Carducho, Vicente (1571/76-1638); 207x176 cm; Museo de Santa Cruz, Toledo, Spain; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageClairvaux Collection: Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, 1603 (oil on canvas)

Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, 1603 (oil on canvas)
XIR375131 Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, 1603 (oil on canvas) by Greco, El (Domenico Theotocopuli) (1541-1614); 144 x 269 cm; Casa y Museo del Greco, Toledo

Background imageClairvaux Collection: The Vision of St. Bernard, c. 1485-87 (tempera & oil on panel) (for detail see 82733)

The Vision of St. Bernard, c. 1485-87 (tempera & oil on panel) (for detail see 82733)
XAL80050 The Vision of St. Bernard, c.1485-87 (tempera & oil on panel) (for detail see 82733) by Lippi, Filippino (c.1457-1504); 210x195 cm; Church of the Badia, Florence

Background imageClairvaux Collection: BERNARD de CLAIRVAUX (1190-1153). French theologian and reformer. Saint Bernard and the Devil

BERNARD de CLAIRVAUX (1190-1153). French theologian and reformer. Saint Bernard and the Devil. Medieval woodcut



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Clairvaux: A Place of Spiritual Legacy and Historical Significance Nestled in the serene town of Ville-sous-la-Ferte, Aube, France, Clairvaux Abbey stands as a testament to centuries of spiritual devotion and historical significance. Founded by St Bernard in 1115, this abbey holds a rich tapestry of stories waiting to be discovered. St Bernard of Clairvaux, revered for his theological writings and influential role in the Cistercian Order, left an indelible mark on this sacred place. His teachings continue to inspire countless souls seeking enlightenment and guidance. Within these hallowed walls lies Saint Humbeline's Children's Prison - a poignant reminder of the abbey's tumultuous past. Once used as a correctional facility for young offenders, it now serves as a symbol of redemption and hope. As you explore further into the heart Abbey, you will encounter various architectural marvels that have withstood the test of time. The rustic charm emanating from the Barn evokes images of simpler times when hard work was integral to monastic life. The Chapel exudes an aura of tranquility where one can find solace amidst its sacred atmosphere. Its intricate design showcases exquisite craftsmanship that has been meticulously preserved over centuries. Venturing deeper into the abbey reveals hidden secrets within its Prison Cells. These austere chambers bear witness to countless tales - some filled with sorrow while others speak volumes about resilience and transformation. The Grand Cloister beckons visitors with its grandeur; each step taken echoes through history itself. Here, one can almost feel the presence of those who sought solace within these walls during their spiritual journeys. A stroll through the Cloister offers respite from worldly concerns as you immerse yourself in quiet contemplation surrounded by nature's embrace. The gentle whispers carried by soft breezes seem like messages from long-gone monks, urging you to find inner peace.