Bernard’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Platter
In the style of Bernard Palissy (French, 1510–1590) Probably the workshop of the Griffin Master (also known as the Dragon Master; French, probably active late 1500s–early 1600s) Paris

Oval Dish
Paris, France In the style of Bernard Palissy

Oval Dish
Paris, France In style of Bernard Palissy

Lady Reading the Letters of Heloise and Abelard
Bernard d'Agesci (French, 1756–1829)

Still Life with Fruit
Émile Bernard (French, 1868–1941)

Laundresses
Émile Bernard French, 1868-1941

Seated Female Nude
Bernard Perlin American, born 1918

Breton Women
Émile Bernard French, 1868-1941

Seated Female Nude Holding Back her Hair
Bernard Perlin American, born 1918

Lighthouse
Bernard Buffet French, 1928-1999

Scarf
Designed by Bernard Buffet (French, 1928–1999) France, Lyon, Maison Abraham Printed for Galerie Adrien Maeght France, Paris

Girl with Pail
Joseph Antoine Bernard French, 1866-1931

Head with Pencil: Self-Portrait
Bernard Pfriem American, born 1914

The Outraged Roland, from Les Cantilenes
Émile Bernard French, 1868-1941

Sketch for The Passion
Bernard Buffet French, 1928-1999

The Stroll
Émile Bernard French, 1868-1941

Pentecost
Workshop of Bernard van Orley (Netherlandish, 1490–1542)

July
After a design by an unidentified Flemish artist in the circle of Bernard van Orley (c. 1488–1541) Brussels

Two Women, Bust Length
Émile Bernard French, 1868-1941

Ram
John B. Flannagan (American, 1895–1942)