The Garden of Earthly Delights

Hieronymus Bosch

Created:
Movement:
1490-1510
Renaissance
key Notes:
Surreal Imagery, Triptych Composition
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Dimensions:
220 cm × 389 cm
medium:
Oil on oak panel
story of the work:

"The Garden of Earthly Delights" by Hieronymus Bosch is a triptych painting, believed to have been created between 1490 and 1510, that depicts a complex, symbolic narrative of humanity's fall from grace, with panels illustrating the Garden of Eden, a fantastical world of earthly pleasures, and a hellish scene of punishment. The work is renowned for its intricate detail, imaginative imagery, and moralistic themes, reflecting the religious and cultural milieu of the late medieval period in the Netherlands.

Description of the work:

"The Garden of Earthly Delights" by Hieronymus Bosch is a triptych painting that features a complex and densely populated composition, with the left panel depicting the Garden of Eden, the central panel illustrating a fantastical and surreal landscape filled with human figures engaged in various activities, and the right panel portraying a hellish scene of punishment and chaos. The work is characterized by its vivid colors, intricate details, and imaginative imagery, showcasing Bosch's mastery in creating a visually captivating and thematically rich narrative.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Manually Sourced

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The Garden of Earthly Delights