Vision of St Bernard with Sts Benedict and John the Evangelist 1504

"Vision of St Bernard with Sts Benedict and John the Evangelist" is a 1504 painting by Fra Bartolomeo, depicting St. Bernard kneeling in prayer while being visited by the Virgin Mary and Child, along with St. Benedict and St. John the Evangelist. The painting was commissioned by the Vallombrosan Order, highlighting the influence of these important figures in the monastic tradition. Bartolomeo's signature style of High Renaissance art is evident in the figures' idealized forms, the use of light and shadow, and the harmonious composition of the scene. Currently housed in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, the painting is a testament to the artistic achievements of the Florentine School during the early 16th century.