Hieronymus Bosch

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Hieronymus Bosch

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Hieronymus Bosch (c. 1450 - 1516) was a Dutch painter belonging to the Early Netherlandish school. He is known for his works that express a unique worldview full of fantasy and allegory , while dealing with religious themes . His works are characterized by complex compositions, strange creatures, and vivid colors, making a strong impression on the viewer.

Hieronymus Bosch Biography

• Born around 1450 in 's-Hertogenbosch, North Brabant, Netherlands.
• His father and grandfather were also painters, and he learned painting from them.
• In 1488 he joined the Brotherhood of the Virgin Mary.
• Died on August 9, 1516 in 's-Hertogenbosch (aged around 66)

Representative works

• The Garden of Earthly Delights (c. 1503-1515)
• The Last Judgment (c. 1500)
• The Haywain Triptych (c. 1510-1516)
• The Temptation of Saint Anthony (c. 1500)

Bosch's style and achievements

Bosch's style of painting is characterized by a fantastical and allegorical worldview, complex composition, bizarre creatures, and vivid colors. While dealing with religious themes, he depicted human desires, sin, and the path to salvation with his unique symbolism.

His masterpiece, "The Garden of Earthly Delights," is a triptych on the theme of human depravity and salvation, and its complex composition and allegorical expression overwhelm the viewer. In "The Last Judgment," he depicts the contrast between heaven and hell in vivid colors, questioning human sin and punishment.

During his lifetime , Bosch produced works on commission from the imperial court and aristocracy, but after his death, his unique works had a major influence on art movements such as surrealism and fantasy art. His works present universal themes that raise questions about the deep psychology of human beings and the contradictions in society, even for us today .