Richmond, VA - Aisle Window - St. Bernard of Clairvaux

Name/Title

Richmond, VA - Aisle Window - St. Bernard of Clairvaux

Entry/Object ID

2021.1.428

Description

Stained glass scale cartoon for aisle window in St. Benedict Catholic Church in Richmond, Virginia. Depicts Aisle window depicting St. Bernard of Clairvaux holding a quill and a book that reads "DE AMORE DEI" ("On the Love of God"). Around his image are the names of St. Robert of Molesme, Bl. Eugene III, Bl. Otto of Freising, and Benedict XII.

Type of Drawing

Charcoal

Artwork Details

Medium

Charcoal on Paper

Subject Person

St. Bernard of Clairvaux, St. Robert of Molesme, Bl. Eugene III, Otto of Freising, Bl. Benedict XII

Collection

Pitassi Stained Glass Studio Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Pitassi, Angelo Eusebio Leopardo "Leo"

Role

Artist

Manufacturer

Pitassi Stained Glass Studio

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

ST / ROBERT / OF MOLESME / BL. / EUGENE / III / DE / AMORE / DEI / ST / BERN / ARD / OF CLAI / RVAUX / BL / OTTO / OF FREISING / BL / BENEDICT / XII

Language

English, Latin

Translation

On the love of God

Dimensions

Height

83 in

Width

33-1/2 in

Created By

jonah@weaverphoto.com

Create Date

July 13, 2025

Updated By

jonah@weaverphoto.com

Update Date

September 12, 2025