A former student of the École des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, Dom Robert was first and foremost an artist before becoming a monk in 1930 and later a priest in 1937. It was at the Abbey of En Calcat, in the Tarn region, that he found balance between his spiritual calling and his art, drawing inspiration from the surrounding nature. He tirelessly sketched fauna, flora, and monastic scenes, giving life to sensitive and detailed drawings, illuminations, and watercolors. His artistic career took an unexpected turn in 1941 after meeting Jean Lurçat, who immediately recognized Dom Robert’s remarkable talent and encouraged him to explore tapestry art. The monk-artist created his first tapestry that same year with the Tabard workshops in Aubusson, and his work continued unabated until his death, nearly fifty years later.