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Hieronymus Bosch
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Fan account of artist, Hieronymus Bosch. His work is known for its fantastic imagery and landscapes, and illustrations of religious themes.
1450-1516
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The Garden of Earthly Delights (detail) https://www.wikiart.org/en/hieronymus-bosch/the-garden-of-earthly-delights-1516-6
The Garden of Earthly Delights (detail)
November 27, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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The Garden of Earthly Delights (detail) https://www.wikiart.org/en/hieronymus-bosch/the-garden-of-earthly-delights-1516-15
This detail from "The Garden of Earthly Delights" by Hieronymus Bosch showcases a fantastical scene filled with naked figures interacting with bizarre and mythical creatures. Bosch's work, known for its intricate symbolism and surreal landscapes, explores themes of morality, temptation, and human folly.
November 27, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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Nest of Owls https://www.wikiart.org/en/hieronymus-bosch/nest-of-owls
"Nest of Owls" is a detailed drawing that illustrates the creatures in and around a tree, showcasing Hieronymus Bosch's attention to natural elements and symbolic intricacies. Bosch, known for his fantastical and complex compositions, often used animals like owls to represent wisdom or foreboding themes within his visionary works.
November 27, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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The Garden of Earthly Delights (detail) https://www.wikiart.org/en/hieronymus-bosch/the-garden-of-earthly-delights-1516-3
This detail from Hieronymus Bosch's "The Garden of Earthly Delights" depicts an imaginative array of animals, emphasizing the artist's fascination with both real and fantastical creatures. Bosch’s use of surreal and whimsical imagery reflects the complexity and interplay of the natural world and human imagination prevalent in early Netherlandish art.
November 26, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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The Garden of Earthly Delights (detail) https://www.wikiart.org/en/hieronymus-bosch/the-garden-of-earthly-delights
This detail from Hieronymus Bosch's "The Garden of Earthly Delights" illustrates a fantastical landscape inhabited by diverse and surreal creatures, characterized by an intricate interplay of animals and bizarre structures. Bosch's work, renowned for its vivid imagination and complex symbolism, invites viewers to explore themes of paradise, temptation, and the human condition.
November 26, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Two Male Heads https://www.wikiart.org/en/hieronymus-bosch/two-male-heads
"Two Male Heads," attributed to the workshop of Hieronymus Bosch, features two figures clad in richly decorated garments and ornate headdresses that highlight the artist's interest in caricature and expressive faces. Bosch is known for his fantastical imagery, and his detailed focus on human features in this work reflects the intricate style for which his art is celebrated.
November 26, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Study of Monsters https://www.wikiart.org/en/hieronymus-bosch/study-of-monsters
This drawing, attributed to the style of Hieronymus Bosch, depicts fantastical creatures characterized by surreal and grotesque anatomy, reflecting Bosch's fascination with blending earthly life and sinister imaginary beings. The sketch demonstrates Bosch's unique ability to combine elements of the bizarre with a meticulous attention to detail, likely serving as a preparatory study for his more elaborate paintings.
November 25, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Scenes in Hell https://www.wikiart.org/en/hieronymus-bosch/scenes-in-hell
"Scenes in Hell" by Hieronymus Bosch features fantastical creatures and chaotic, surreal imagery, reflecting the artist’s fascination with the macabre and the mystical. Bosch’s work is characterized by intricate detail and a vivid depiction of the torments and absurdities of hell.
November 25, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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The Ship of Fools https://www.wikiart.org/en/hieronymus-bosch/the-ship-of-fools-1500
In "The Ship of Fools" by Hieronymus Bosch, a group of people engaged in chaotic revelry are depicted on a drifting boat, symbolizing moral and societal folly. Bosch's work is known for its intricate details and allegorical representation of human vices, blending satire with religious themes.
November 25, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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Tiptych of Temptation of St Anthony https://www.wikiart.org/en/hieronymus-bosch/tiptych-of-temptation-of-st-anthony-1506
The "Tiptych of the Temptation of St. Anthony" by Hieronymus Bosch vividly portrays the trials faced by St. Anthony, surrounded by bizarre and fantastical creatures that illustrate the chaos and moral battles of his temptations. Bosch's intricate and surreal style captures the tension between spiritual devotion and worldly distractions in the late 15th century.
November 24, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Haywain (detail) https://www.wikiart.org/en/hieronymus-bosch/haywain-1
This detail from Hieronymus Bosch's "The Haywain" triptych depicts a chaotic scene where a diverse multitude of figures scramble around a towering haystack. Bosch vividly illustrates the folly and transience of human greed, with clergy and common folk alike caught up in the endless pursuit of fleeting material wealth.
November 24, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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Christ's Descent into Hell https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/435725
Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1926
November 24, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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The Garden of Earthly Delights (detail) https://www.wikiart.org/en/hieronymus-bosch/the-garden-of-earthly-delights-1516-12
This detail from Hieronymus Bosch's "The Garden of Earthly Delights" captures a surreal scene filled with nude figures interacting in a fantastical landscape, emphasizing themes of fertility and temptation. Bosch’s intricate work, completed around the early 16th century, reflects his vivid imagination and commentary on human morality and sin.
November 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Haywain (detail) https://www.wikiart.org/en/hieronymus-bosch/haywain-1500-3
This detail from Hieronymus Bosch's "Haywain" showcases a group of figures engaged in music and conversation, surrounded by fantastical elements including a demon-like creature. Bosch's work often delves into themes of sin and folly, reflecting the moral concerns of the early 16th century.
November 23, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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The temptation of St. Anthony https://www.wikiart.org/en/hieronymus-bosch/not_detected_195354
"The Temptation of St. Anthony" by Hieronymus Bosch vividly illustrates the trials of St. Anthony, presenting a surreal landscape filled with grotesque creatures and symbolic figures that test the saint's faith. Bosch masterfully combines vivid imagination with religious allegory, captured in his intricate details and fantastical imagery typical of his late Gothic style.
November 23, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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Figure in a beehive and a monsterb (A cursory sketch of two women) https://www.wikiart.org/en/hieronymus-bosch/figure-in-a-beehive-and-a-monsterb-a-cursory-sketch-of-two-women
This cursory sketch by Hieronymus Bosch, known for his fantastical and often grotesque imagery, depicts two women figures, including one intriguingly dressed in a beehive-like garment with creaturely elements. Bosch’s work often reflects themes of moral and spiritual allegory, creating bizarre and intricate scenes open to varied interpretations.
November 22, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Animal studies https://www.wikiart.org/en/hieronymus-bosch/animal-studies
This artwork, attributed to Hieronymus Bosch, showcases whimsical studies of fantastical creatures with exaggerated features, reflecting his fascination with the bizarre and the surreal. Bosch’s imaginative creations often include hybrid animals, merging natural observation with his unique visionary style.
November 22, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Adoration of the Magi https://www.wikiart.org/en/hieronymus-bosch/adoration-of-the-magi-1516-2
"Adoration of the Magi" by Hieronymus Bosch is a complex work featuring a dilapidated, rustic stable that acts as a backdrop for activities unfolding among both mounted figures and spectators. Bosch's distinctive style is evident in the detailed depiction of the structure and nuanced, miniature storytelling within the landscape.
November 22, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Paradise https://www.wikiart.org/en/hieronymus-bosch/paradise
In "Paradise," a work attributed to Hieronymus Bosch, enigmatic and fantastical scenes unfold, featuring a surreal tower-like structure and human figures in various poses, surrounded by vibrant greenery and mystical elements. The painting reflects Bosch's distinctive style, exploring themes of creation and humanity’s complex relationship with the divine.
November 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Saint Christopher https://www.wikiart.org/en/hieronymus-bosch/saint-christopher
Hieronymus Bosch's "Saint Christopher" depicts the legendary saint carrying the Christ Child across a river, symbolizing the profound burden and spiritual journey of faith. The painting showcases Bosch's distinctive style through its vivid colors and detailed landscape, highlighting the blending of religious narrative and fantastical elements.
November 21, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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The Temptation of St. Anthony (detail) https://www.wikiart.org/en/hieronymus-bosch/the-temptation-of-st-anthony-1516-1
This detail from Hieronymus Bosch's "The Temptation of St. Anthony" features fantastical creatures and surreal imagery, capturing the spiritual and demonic struggles faced by St. Anthony. Bosch's imaginative style combines religious symbolism with dreamlike scenarios, emphasizing themes of temptation and faith.
November 21, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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The Garden of Earthly Delights (detail) https://www.wikiart.org/en/hieronymus-bosch/the-garden-of-earthly-delights-1515-10
This detail from Hieronymus Bosch's "The Garden of Earthly Delights" teems with fantastical creatures and surreal landscapes, capturing the complexity of human desire and temptation. Bosch's intricate and imaginative style combines elements of the natural and the otherworldly, inviting viewers to explore the enigmatic symbolism within the artwork.
November 20, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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St. Jacob and the magician https://www.wikiart.org/en/hieronymus-bosch/st-jacob-and-the-magician
"St. Jacob and the Magician," attributed to the style of Hieronymus Bosch, presents a surreal and enigmatic scene filled with fantastical creatures and allegorical figures. Bosch's work is known for its intricate details and exploration of morality and mysticism, reflecting the tensions and beliefs of the late medieval period.
November 20, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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The Garden of Earthly Delights (detail) https://www.wikiart.org/en/hieronymus-bosch/the-garden-of-earthly-delights-1516-13
The Garden of Earthly Delights (detail)
November 19, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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The temptation of St. Anthony (detail) https://www.wikiart.org/en/hieronymus-bosch/not_detected_195351
This detail from "The Temptation of St. Anthony" by Hieronymus Bosch showcases a richly imaginative world, filled with surreal creatures and symbolic figures. Bosch's work often reflects the themes of temptation and moral struggle, employing vivid imagery to explore the tension between sin and redemption.
November 19, 2025 at 3:10 PM