Saint Benedict and Saint Scholastica and Two Companions in a Landscape

Jean-Baptiste de Champaigne (Brussels 1631 – Paris 1681) . Oil painting on canvas, Saint Benedict, and Saint Scholastica and Two Companions in a Landscape by Jean-Baptiste de Champaigne (Brussels 1631 – Paris 1681). Saint Benedict with a book in his lap points to the sky, a kneeling monk to his left and Saint Scholastica and companion to his right. All the figures dressed in the habit of the Benedictine Order. Behind is a landscape with occasional buildings. (Inventory card) St Benedict and his twin sister Saint Scholastica. Benedict was a hermit, who founded the Benedictine Order, made annual visits to his twin sister, the first Benedictine nun, near Monte Cassino in Italy. Calke Abbey, Derbyshire (Accredited Museum)