Bernard Ninnes Enter a
feeling, not
a gallery.
Choose a mood and the room itself answers — the light cools or warms, the air changes pace, and only the works that carry that feeling step forward from the dark. Everything else recedes into shadow.
Bernard Ninnes
Bernard H. Breslauer: A Legacy of Rare Books and Illuminated Manuscripts Bernard H. Breslauer (born 1938) stands as a singular figure in the realm of bibliophiles and manuscript illuminators, forging an extraordinary path through the intersection of art history and scholarly pursuit. His fascination with early Italian art began during his formative years at Yale University, where he immersed himself in the study of Renaissance painting
and sculpture—a passion that would profoundly shape his lifelong dedication to preserving and celebrating textual heritage. Breslauer’s journey culminated in establishing Musée Bernard d'Agesci in Niort, France, a testament to his unwavering commitment to safeguarding artistic treasures for future generations. Early Influences: Breslauer’s academic foundation at Yale instilled within him an appreciation for meticulous observation a…