Chapter 1
The mysterious man of Den Bosch
Chapter 2
Decoding the dreams
Chapter 3
Secrets of the brush
Chapter 4
The ripple effect
YOUR GOAL
Master of The wild world of Hieronymus Bosch
Ch 2 · Decoding the dreams
andy In the 1516 Haywain Triptych, emperors, popes, and peasants fight over hay, proving everyone grabs what they can.
andy Three stylized panels show a serene fountain, giant strawberries, and burning musical instruments.
Fun Fact
Musical hell: In 'The Garden of Earthly Delights', there is a sheet of music written on a sinner's rear end, which modern musicians have actually recorded.
Glossary
symbolism (noun)
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, especially in art or literature. Scholars analyze his bizarre visual metaphors, like giant strawberries, to understand these moralizing Renaissance visions.
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, especially in art or literature. Scholars analyze his bizarre visual metaphors, like giant strawberries, to understand these moralizing Renaissance visions.
Quiz
What everyday object is worn as a hat by a creature in 'The Garden of Earthly Delights'?
Quiz
In which world-famous museum is Hieronymus Bosch's 'The Garden of Earthly Delights' kept today?
Quiz
In Hieronymus Bosch's 'The Garden of Earthly Delights', what does the central panel depict?
Quiz
What unusual punishment do sinners face in the Hell panel of 'The Garden of Earthly Delights'?