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Hieronymus Bosch

Walter Bosing - 2015

Overview

Hieronymus Bosch, a Netherlandish painter from 1450-1516, remains an enigma. His contemporaries found his work difficult to decipher, and it continues to present riddles to art historians. Little is known about the artist himself, apart from his birthplace, with no records of his life, training, or personal thoughts. Bosch developed a unique formal language, blending religious themes with imaginative depictions of heaven and hell. His paintings teem with surreal imagery, capturing the medieval imagination.

Who it's for

• Art historians and students of medieval art.
• Readers interested in the works of Hieronymus Bosch.
• Those fascinated by allegorical and symbolic painting.

Key features

• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Pages: 96
• Publisher: Taschen
• Year: 2015
• ISBN: 9783836559867