Born 1450, died 1516, Hieronymus Bosch the Dutch painter has fantastic imagery. Some of these are quite startlingly contemporary. Those that are sexual are tinged with fringe sects and occult practices. Macabre and nightmarish in treatment, his tight compositions developed in the 16th century, fascinate in many levels.
Who is Hieronymus Bosch?
What is he really saying in his enigmatic paintings?
After viewing some of his works, follow the video.
Here is the triptych altarpiece: The Garden Of Earthly Delights and some closeup of sections of the paintings.
The Artist, Bosch.
This video is an excellent introduction to the surprising world of Hieronymus Bosch.
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