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WHY WAS BOSCH’S GARDEN WORK MADE?
Ideas:
*For a church
*For a wedding
*As moral mirror for princes.
All true:
*It has a religious triptych’s form-
but wouldn’t be appropriate
*it fits in with Henry III’s 1503 wedding
*puzzling & daring details give it away as
CONVERSATION PIECE.
Ideas:
*For a church
*For a wedding
*As moral mirror for princes.
All true:
*It has a religious triptych’s form-
but wouldn’t be appropriate
*it fits in with Henry III’s 1503 wedding
*puzzling & daring details give it away as
CONVERSATION PIECE.
December 3, 2025 at 3:04 PM
WHY WAS BOSCH’S GARDEN WORK MADE?
Ideas:
*For a church
*For a wedding
*As moral mirror for princes.
All true:
*It has a religious triptych’s form-
but wouldn’t be appropriate
*it fits in with Henry III’s 1503 wedding
*puzzling & daring details give it away as
CONVERSATION PIECE.
Ideas:
*For a church
*For a wedding
*As moral mirror for princes.
All true:
*It has a religious triptych’s form-
but wouldn’t be appropriate
*it fits in with Henry III’s 1503 wedding
*puzzling & daring details give it away as
CONVERSATION PIECE.
WHY WAS BOSCH’S GARDEN WORK MADE?
Some suggestions were:
*For a church
*For a wedding
*As moral mirror for princes.
All true:
*It has a religious triptych’s form-
but wouldn’t be appropriate;
*it fits in with Henry III’s 1503 wedding,
*puzzling & daring details give it away as CONVERSATION PIECE.
Some suggestions were:
*For a church
*For a wedding
*As moral mirror for princes.
All true:
*It has a religious triptych’s form-
but wouldn’t be appropriate;
*it fits in with Henry III’s 1503 wedding,
*puzzling & daring details give it away as CONVERSATION PIECE.
December 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
WHY WAS BOSCH’S GARDEN WORK MADE?
Some suggestions were:
*For a church
*For a wedding
*As moral mirror for princes.
All true:
*It has a religious triptych’s form-
but wouldn’t be appropriate;
*it fits in with Henry III’s 1503 wedding,
*puzzling & daring details give it away as CONVERSATION PIECE.
Some suggestions were:
*For a church
*For a wedding
*As moral mirror for princes.
All true:
*It has a religious triptych’s form-
but wouldn’t be appropriate;
*it fits in with Henry III’s 1503 wedding,
*puzzling & daring details give it away as CONVERSATION PIECE.
The scene in wider view
December 2, 2025 at 6:12 PM
The scene in wider view
There does seem to be some inter-panel interaction.
I think these are ways that Bosch uses to keep viewers attention.
Just like pointing figures.
I think these are ways that Bosch uses to keep viewers attention.
Just like pointing figures.
December 2, 2025 at 3:28 PM
There does seem to be some inter-panel interaction.
I think these are ways that Bosch uses to keep viewers attention.
Just like pointing figures.
I think these are ways that Bosch uses to keep viewers attention.
Just like pointing figures.
PARALLELS IN ART:
*A swine hunted, in Les très riches heures du Duc de Berry/ December month. By the Limburg bros. ~1410-15.
At Musée Condé, Chantilly France.
*A sinner hunted, on the Afterlife (“Hell”) panel of Hieronymus Bosch’s Garden triptych, ~1500AD.
At the Prado museum, Madrid.
*A swine hunted, in Les très riches heures du Duc de Berry/ December month. By the Limburg bros. ~1410-15.
At Musée Condé, Chantilly France.
*A sinner hunted, on the Afterlife (“Hell”) panel of Hieronymus Bosch’s Garden triptych, ~1500AD.
At the Prado museum, Madrid.
December 2, 2025 at 12:43 PM
PARALLELS IN ART:
*A swine hunted, in Les très riches heures du Duc de Berry/ December month. By the Limburg bros. ~1410-15.
At Musée Condé, Chantilly France.
*A sinner hunted, on the Afterlife (“Hell”) panel of Hieronymus Bosch’s Garden triptych, ~1500AD.
At the Prado museum, Madrid.
*A swine hunted, in Les très riches heures du Duc de Berry/ December month. By the Limburg bros. ~1410-15.
At Musée Condé, Chantilly France.
*A sinner hunted, on the Afterlife (“Hell”) panel of Hieronymus Bosch’s Garden triptych, ~1500AD.
At the Prado museum, Madrid.
Two authors differ on the meaning of this scene:
*Dr.Bax (1949) writes that Bosch’s fantasy constructed a fake PROTEST by the devils against the torment of the Saint;
*Dr.Fischer (2013) describes that demon prosecutors read out CHARGES. A Messenger-Bird delivers a 2nd indictment.
*Dr.Bax (1949) writes that Bosch’s fantasy constructed a fake PROTEST by the devils against the torment of the Saint;
*Dr.Fischer (2013) describes that demon prosecutors read out CHARGES. A Messenger-Bird delivers a 2nd indictment.
December 1, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Two authors differ on the meaning of this scene:
*Dr.Bax (1949) writes that Bosch’s fantasy constructed a fake PROTEST by the devils against the torment of the Saint;
*Dr.Fischer (2013) describes that demon prosecutors read out CHARGES. A Messenger-Bird delivers a 2nd indictment.
*Dr.Bax (1949) writes that Bosch’s fantasy constructed a fake PROTEST by the devils against the torment of the Saint;
*Dr.Fischer (2013) describes that demon prosecutors read out CHARGES. A Messenger-Bird delivers a 2nd indictment.
Through his development Bosch was fully aware of his game of confusions, and perhaps he intended to confuse and unsettle the viewer.
The result of this process is not only the realization that something is amiss in the painting, but also that the viewer must question their own position in this world
The result of this process is not only the realization that something is amiss in the painting, but also that the viewer must question their own position in this world
November 30, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Through his development Bosch was fully aware of his game of confusions, and perhaps he intended to confuse and unsettle the viewer.
The result of this process is not only the realization that something is amiss in the painting, but also that the viewer must question their own position in this world
The result of this process is not only the realization that something is amiss in the painting, but also that the viewer must question their own position in this world
“I wonder where we’re headed to,
but I’m glad I did bring my duckling”
but I’m glad I did bring my duckling”
November 29, 2025 at 10:24 PM
“I wonder where we’re headed to,
but I’m glad I did bring my duckling”
but I’m glad I did bring my duckling”
A long point of a hood was called in English a liripipe. But here it’s something different. A short cape has a very long tail:
He’s certainly a demon! 😈
He’s certainly a demon! 😈
November 29, 2025 at 6:10 PM
A long point of a hood was called in English a liripipe. But here it’s something different. A short cape has a very long tail:
He’s certainly a demon! 😈
He’s certainly a demon! 😈
A KICK-CHAIR is a punishment instrument.
Aka strappado, corda,”reverse hanging", "Palestinian hanging", and il tormento della corda (Italian: 'the torment of the rope').
In Dutch: wipgalg, palei, schopstoel of schupstoel,FIRST ILL.
Bosch painted a “schubstoel” (wordplay) on the triptych,SECOND ILL.
Aka strappado, corda,”reverse hanging", "Palestinian hanging", and il tormento della corda (Italian: 'the torment of the rope').
In Dutch: wipgalg, palei, schopstoel of schupstoel,FIRST ILL.
Bosch painted a “schubstoel” (wordplay) on the triptych,SECOND ILL.
November 28, 2025 at 12:04 PM
A KICK-CHAIR is a punishment instrument.
Aka strappado, corda,”reverse hanging", "Palestinian hanging", and il tormento della corda (Italian: 'the torment of the rope').
In Dutch: wipgalg, palei, schopstoel of schupstoel,FIRST ILL.
Bosch painted a “schubstoel” (wordplay) on the triptych,SECOND ILL.
Aka strappado, corda,”reverse hanging", "Palestinian hanging", and il tormento della corda (Italian: 'the torment of the rope').
In Dutch: wipgalg, palei, schopstoel of schupstoel,FIRST ILL.
Bosch painted a “schubstoel” (wordplay) on the triptych,SECOND ILL.
The fire 🔥 pile & hanged person on top of a tower in Devil 😈 Queen’s city fit in with the demons’ attacks on Anthony:
they are to instill fear.
This confirms me in my idea dat the other tower has not a well but a kick-chair.
(Part of the Anthony triptych- Hieronymus Bosch ~1500.
At MNAA, Lisbon.)
they are to instill fear.
This confirms me in my idea dat the other tower has not a well but a kick-chair.
(Part of the Anthony triptych- Hieronymus Bosch ~1500.
At MNAA, Lisbon.)
November 28, 2025 at 9:54 AM
The fire 🔥 pile & hanged person on top of a tower in Devil 😈 Queen’s city fit in with the demons’ attacks on Anthony:
they are to instill fear.
This confirms me in my idea dat the other tower has not a well but a kick-chair.
(Part of the Anthony triptych- Hieronymus Bosch ~1500.
At MNAA, Lisbon.)
they are to instill fear.
This confirms me in my idea dat the other tower has not a well but a kick-chair.
(Part of the Anthony triptych- Hieronymus Bosch ~1500.
At MNAA, Lisbon.)
It’s an owl.
On the copy panel it’s clearer.
On the copy panel it’s clearer.
November 27, 2025 at 7:29 PM
It’s an owl.
On the copy panel it’s clearer.
On the copy panel it’s clearer.
Diabolic Squirrel of 1510AD.
By Hieronymus Bosch.
By Hieronymus Bosch.
November 26, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Diabolic Squirrel of 1510AD.
By Hieronymus Bosch.
By Hieronymus Bosch.
Dr.L.Scholten (2024) discusses the work shop(s) of the Van Akens including Bosch.
A strong argument for B having an own studio is that Markt 61 of Bosch’s wife is much larger than the family house/shop Markt 29: it has almost 6x more space!
Even without proof, it could easily harbor Bosch’s studio!
A strong argument for B having an own studio is that Markt 61 of Bosch’s wife is much larger than the family house/shop Markt 29: it has almost 6x more space!
Even without proof, it could easily harbor Bosch’s studio!
November 26, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Dr.L.Scholten (2024) discusses the work shop(s) of the Van Akens including Bosch.
A strong argument for B having an own studio is that Markt 61 of Bosch’s wife is much larger than the family house/shop Markt 29: it has almost 6x more space!
Even without proof, it could easily harbor Bosch’s studio!
A strong argument for B having an own studio is that Markt 61 of Bosch’s wife is much larger than the family house/shop Markt 29: it has almost 6x more space!
Even without proof, it could easily harbor Bosch’s studio!
“I heard that the VIEWPOINT is almost ready. It serves as fast travel point too, and helps reveal the map and collectibles!”
November 26, 2025 at 12:11 PM
“I heard that the VIEWPOINT is almost ready. It serves as fast travel point too, and helps reveal the map and collectibles!”
The Fall of Mankind in the Garden in Eden is not depicted on the first panel of the Garden of Earthly Delights.
But in this detail of the center panel, Bosch clearly makes a parody on it!
But in this detail of the center panel, Bosch clearly makes a parody on it!
November 26, 2025 at 9:14 AM
The Fall of Mankind in the Garden in Eden is not depicted on the first panel of the Garden of Earthly Delights.
But in this detail of the center panel, Bosch clearly makes a parody on it!
But in this detail of the center panel, Bosch clearly makes a parody on it!
Found it in Bax 1956 p.175; translated:
November 25, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Found it in Bax 1956 p.175; translated:
Netherlandish sayings-
now by Hieronymus Bosch…
*Clean white pig =people acting like they became Christian but not really are (Similar: Dog w.vomit)
*De Bruyn: “Frying the herring for the roe” =fraud & greed.
I suggest; “The herring hangs from its own gill”
=One is often cause of one’s own fortune.
now by Hieronymus Bosch…
*Clean white pig =people acting like they became Christian but not really are (Similar: Dog w.vomit)
*De Bruyn: “Frying the herring for the roe” =fraud & greed.
I suggest; “The herring hangs from its own gill”
=One is often cause of one’s own fortune.
November 25, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Netherlandish sayings-
now by Hieronymus Bosch…
*Clean white pig =people acting like they became Christian but not really are (Similar: Dog w.vomit)
*De Bruyn: “Frying the herring for the roe” =fraud & greed.
I suggest; “The herring hangs from its own gill”
=One is often cause of one’s own fortune.
now by Hieronymus Bosch…
*Clean white pig =people acting like they became Christian but not really are (Similar: Dog w.vomit)
*De Bruyn: “Frying the herring for the roe” =fraud & greed.
I suggest; “The herring hangs from its own gill”
=One is often cause of one’s own fortune.
THE BUTTERFLY
is ambiguous:
*associated with love 💕
*Bosch turned the wings to show the most beautiful part
*stands for ephemerality, a short happy life
*a typical MEMENTO MORI symbol-
*But in the end it turns positive,
*its transformation refers to Hope via Christ, who died & rose again!
is ambiguous:
*associated with love 💕
*Bosch turned the wings to show the most beautiful part
*stands for ephemerality, a short happy life
*a typical MEMENTO MORI symbol-
*But in the end it turns positive,
*its transformation refers to Hope via Christ, who died & rose again!
November 24, 2025 at 10:32 AM
THE BUTTERFLY
is ambiguous:
*associated with love 💕
*Bosch turned the wings to show the most beautiful part
*stands for ephemerality, a short happy life
*a typical MEMENTO MORI symbol-
*But in the end it turns positive,
*its transformation refers to Hope via Christ, who died & rose again!
is ambiguous:
*associated with love 💕
*Bosch turned the wings to show the most beautiful part
*stands for ephemerality, a short happy life
*a typical MEMENTO MORI symbol-
*But in the end it turns positive,
*its transformation refers to Hope via Christ, who died & rose again!
Ancient Netherlandish expression:
“Owls breed Owls” 1561-1656.
A.o. in Cats 1618-32.
This would hint likely at Stupidity, although Evil is mostly behind sins.
(Details from the Garden triptych by Hieronymus Bosch.)
“Owls breed Owls” 1561-1656.
A.o. in Cats 1618-32.
This would hint likely at Stupidity, although Evil is mostly behind sins.
(Details from the Garden triptych by Hieronymus Bosch.)
November 23, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Ancient Netherlandish expression:
“Owls breed Owls” 1561-1656.
A.o. in Cats 1618-32.
This would hint likely at Stupidity, although Evil is mostly behind sins.
(Details from the Garden triptych by Hieronymus Bosch.)
“Owls breed Owls” 1561-1656.
A.o. in Cats 1618-32.
This would hint likely at Stupidity, although Evil is mostly behind sins.
(Details from the Garden triptych by Hieronymus Bosch.)
Ancient Netherlandish expression:
“Owls breed Owls” 1561-1656.
(A.o. in Cats 1618-32.)
“Owls breed Owls” 1561-1656.
(A.o. in Cats 1618-32.)
November 23, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Ancient Netherlandish expression:
“Owls breed Owls” 1561-1656.
(A.o. in Cats 1618-32.)
“Owls breed Owls” 1561-1656.
(A.o. in Cats 1618-32.)
In search for scenes fit for Purgatory/Hell on the
Last Judgement/Wien of ~1500, Bosch Studio may have encountered a 1496 woodcut by Dürer.
Compare how in the background prisoners are being thrown down against rocks and THORNY BUSHES.
Dürer painted an other version in 1508.
Last Judgement/Wien of ~1500, Bosch Studio may have encountered a 1496 woodcut by Dürer.
Compare how in the background prisoners are being thrown down against rocks and THORNY BUSHES.
Dürer painted an other version in 1508.
November 22, 2025 at 1:53 PM
In search for scenes fit for Purgatory/Hell on the
Last Judgement/Wien of ~1500, Bosch Studio may have encountered a 1496 woodcut by Dürer.
Compare how in the background prisoners are being thrown down against rocks and THORNY BUSHES.
Dürer painted an other version in 1508.
Last Judgement/Wien of ~1500, Bosch Studio may have encountered a 1496 woodcut by Dürer.
Compare how in the background prisoners are being thrown down against rocks and THORNY BUSHES.
Dürer painted an other version in 1508.
VERONICA’S LEGEND
started ~13c:
During His carrying of the cross, Veronica gave Christ a sweat cloth. The depiction of His face impression became popular.
Hieronymus Bosch & Studio painted it several times. Bosch Followers used it too.
“Veronica” is explained as <vera icon> = the real depiction.
started ~13c:
During His carrying of the cross, Veronica gave Christ a sweat cloth. The depiction of His face impression became popular.
Hieronymus Bosch & Studio painted it several times. Bosch Followers used it too.
“Veronica” is explained as <vera icon> = the real depiction.
November 21, 2025 at 12:47 PM
VERONICA’S LEGEND
started ~13c:
During His carrying of the cross, Veronica gave Christ a sweat cloth. The depiction of His face impression became popular.
Hieronymus Bosch & Studio painted it several times. Bosch Followers used it too.
“Veronica” is explained as <vera icon> = the real depiction.
started ~13c:
During His carrying of the cross, Veronica gave Christ a sweat cloth. The depiction of His face impression became popular.
Hieronymus Bosch & Studio painted it several times. Bosch Followers used it too.
“Veronica” is explained as <vera icon> = the real depiction.
Besides a little joke,
this detail also has a shepherd carrying a 🔔 bell!
this detail also has a shepherd carrying a 🔔 bell!
November 21, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Besides a little joke,
this detail also has a shepherd carrying a 🔔 bell!
this detail also has a shepherd carrying a 🔔 bell!
Indeed it may be a self-portrait.
November 21, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Indeed it may be a self-portrait.