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
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The Garden of Earthly Delights by Hieronymus Bosch

The Garden of Earthly Delights, created by Hieronymus Bosch between 1490 and 1510, is a seminal work of art executed in oil on oak panel. This triptych is renowned for its intricate and fantastical imagery, which vividly depicts themes of paradise, earthly pleasures, and hell. Bosch's work is often interpreted as a moral warning against the temptations of life, reflecting the religious and cultural milieu of the late Middle Ages. The painting's complex iconography and imaginative detail have made it a subject of extensive scholarly analysis and debate. Hieronymus Bosch, a Dutch painter, is recognized for his unique style that combines elements of the Gothic tradition with an innovative approach to narrative and symbolism. His influence is evident in the works of later artists, contributing significantly to the development of Northern Renaissance art.

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The Garden of Earthly Delights by Hieronymus Bosch

The painting "The Garden of Earthly Delights," created by Hieronymus Bosch between 1490 and 1510, is an oil on oak panel triptych that exemplifies the Northern Renaissance style with its intricate details and fantastical imagery. The artwork, housed in the Museo del Prado in Madrid, explores themes of paradise, earthly pleasures, and hell through a complex and surreal narrative.

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The Garden of Earthly Delights