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Hiëronymus Bosch (†1516) - From an artistic point of view, the world famous brillant forerunner of surrealism was, in his day, unique and radically different. Hiëronymus (Jeroen for short) Bosch was born during the transition from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance in 's-Hertogenbosch, in the Duchy of Brabant. Bosch places visionary images in a ...
Hiëronymus Bosch (†1516) - From an artistic point of view, the world famous brillant forerunner of surrealism was, in his day, unique and radically different. Hiëronymus (Jeroen for short) Bosch was born during the transition from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance in 's-Hertogenbosch, in the Duchy of Brabant. Bosch places visionary images in a hostile world full of mysticism, with the conviction that the human being, due to its own stupidity and sinfulness has become prey to the devil himself. He holds a mirror to the world with his cerebral irony and magical symbolism, sparing no one. He aims his mocking arrows equally well at the hypocrisy of the clergy as the extravagance of the nobility and the immorality of the people. Hiëronymus Bosch's style arises from the tradition of the book illuminations (manuscript illustrations from the Middle Ages). The caricatural representation of evil tones down its terrifying implications, but also serves as a defiant warning with a theological basis.
Height figurine 6 cm. On the right panel the devoted saint turns his head from the naked devil queen. The dagger in the creature’s fat belly shows the consequences of intemperance. Residents of the United States and non-EEC residents do not pay 21% VAT! Height figurine 6 cm. On the right...
Height figurine 23 cm. Many recognise a self-portrait in one of Bosch’s most famous hybrid creatures. The hollow space in the eg-shaped body offers space for a pub. Music and dance may have lead to licentiousness, symbolised by the bagpipes on the headwear.Residents of the United States and non-EEC residents do not pay 21% VAT. Height figurine 23 cm. Many recognise...
Height figurine 12 cm. The pig, indeed an indictment against the decay of clergy life, is tempting the man who is sitting beside him and it appears that he is drawing up a contract. Is the man possibly selling his soul? Residents of the United States and non-EEC residents do not pay 21% VAT! Height figurine 12 cm. The pig,...
Height figurine 9 cm. Is there an allegorical mediaeval symbolism behind this or are the horrible tortures one might expect in hell pictured once more? Residents of the United States and non-EEC residents do not pay 21% VAT! Height figurine 9 cm. Is there an...
Height figurine 22 cm. It is presumed that Bosch had knowledge of the Visio Tungdali, a twelfth century handwriting that describes a vision of a journey through hell. This was possibly the basis for this devil, crowned with a cauldron, symbolising the diabolical inferno fire. Residents of the United States and non-EEC residents do not pay 21% VAT! Height figurine 22 cm. It is presumed...
Height figurine 25 cm. The postman-like freak is perhaps delivering a letter to the conspiring figures in the hole under the bridge. Residents of the United States and non-EEC residents do not pay 21% VAT! Height figurine 25 cm. The...
Height figurine 8,5 cm. On the left of the central panel of the Garden of Earthly Delights an unsuspecting man is seduced by a black woman. In the Middle Ages negroes were viewed as evil. The sin take place on a duck, the symbol of stupidity and alcoholism and is observed by a large colourful kingfisher. Residents of the United States and non-EEC... Height figurine 8,5 cm. On the left...
Height figurine 10,5 cm. At the bottom of the left-hand panel of the Hermit Saints Triptych walks a head-footer among the fantastic animals. The creature's anatomical inconsistencies are hidden by a turban. Bosch here continues a classical Greek tradition in which leaving out large areas ... Height figurine 10,5 cm. At the...
Height figurine 16 cm. At bottom right on the central panel, two figures - partially hidden inside a fruit – seem to engage in a ritual dance. This could refer to the three fatal dances in life: love, fate and death. Residents of the United States and non-EEC residents do not pay 21% VAT! Height figurine 16 cm. At bottom...
Height figurine 16 cm. The bird in the blue egg being carried by men on the left of the panel looks like a hoopoe. This ‘crowned’ bird stood for uncleanliness because it didn’t keep a clean nest. In the Middle Ages it also symbolised visiting prostitutes. Residents of the United States and non-EEC residents do not pay 21% VAT! Height figurine 16 cm. The bird in...
Height 32 cm. This splendid exotic fountain is situated amidst a blissful paradisiacal scene. It’s design is alienating, almost extra-terrestrial. In the hole, placed exactly in the middle of the left panel, we can see an owl as a contemplative central figure. Residents of the United States and non-EEC residents do not pay 21% VAT! Height 32 cm. This splendid exotic...
Height 17 and 6 cm. A giraffe and a two-legged dog can be found on the left-hand panel of the Garden of Earthly Delights. They peacefully coexist with the other exotic animals in a fantastic paradise. In the foreground, where God is introducing Eve to Adam things are much less bucolic. The fall seems near. Residents of the United States and non-EEC... Height 17 and 6 cm. A giraffe and a...