| Style | Renaissance, Symbolism |
| Lived | 1453 - 1516 ( 15th century ) |
| Nationality | The Netherlands |
| Biography |
Hieronymus Bosch Biography |
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Hieronymus Bosch prints and posters |
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| Paintings |
Bosch's most famous work is the triptych 'Garden of Earthly Delights'. Other works include titles such as 'St. John The Baptist', 'Ecce Homo' and the tryptich 'Haywain'.
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| Quote | No known quotes.
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| Interesting |
Hieronymus Bosch's use of symbolism does not diverge much from other Medieval artists. He illustrates malicious demons cavorting about whilst engaging in immoral behavior. I wonder how the church reacted to this work? One wants to look away but finds himself pulled into the erotic imagery. Bosch' s art is exceptional for the distinctive and complex nightmarish world he rendered with such incredible skill.
Hieronymus Bosch is rare in that he depicted his revelations and prophecies for the world to see. I believe his work has survived for a reason. Bosch's phantasmagoric images of rapture and torment have a extraordinary importance in the 21st century. As an artist he exhibited a vision that was grim, immeasurable in scope and divine.
Hieronymus's paintings are an intricate and rich matrix of both mystery and discovery. His work is "internally" directed and can only be described as 'fantastic' and 'visionary'. Some figures are carefully rendered; others evolve more playfully and seem thrown into the composition. I have 5 Hieronymus Bosch prints and have found that they change each time I look at them.
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| Links |
Bosch Universe - Interactive site about Hieronymus Bosch.
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