Saint Bernard before Our Lady of Affligem

Bas-relief

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In the lower part of the altar in the Lady Chapel, look at the bas-relief. Saint Bernard kneels before the Virgin, accompanied by monks. According to the tradition of Affligem, he greeted the statue and the statue answered him. The painted wooden relief depicts this exchange.

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Lower part of the altar in the Lady Chapel

In brief

Monks accompany Bernard, who kneels before the Virgin. According to the traditional account, the statue answered his greeting. The statuette of Affligem and the relief showing the episode are listed separately.

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Location: Lower part of the altar in the Lady Chapel
Material or technique: Painted wood
Sources: S p. 34 · P p. 1, n° 11