Chapter 1
The magic of oil and Jan van Eyck
Chapter 2
Hieronymus Bosch and his wild imagination
Chapter 3
Pieter Bruegel and the celebration of the commoner
Chapter 4
The merchant money that bought a renaissance
YOUR GOAL
Master of The oil paint rebels of Flanders
Ch 2 · Hieronymus Bosch and his wild imagination
andy Hieronymus Bosch
Who painted monsters in a wild wonderland? (Oh, Hieronymus!) / Giant strawberries and a hollow tree-man! (Yeah, he did that!)
andy In Bosch's paintings, a hollow tree-man, giant strawberries, and ears pierced by knives represent spiritual emptiness, fleeting pleasures,
Fun Fact
Musical butt torture: In the hell panel of Bosch's famous triptych, there is a sinner with sheet music written on their backside, which modern musicians have actually recorded!
Glossary
triptych (noun)
A picture or carving on three panels, typically hinged side by side and used as an altarpiece. Hieronymus Bosch used this format around 1500 to paint The Garden of Earthly Delights.
A picture or carving on three panels, typically hinged side by side and used as an altarpiece. Hieronymus Bosch used this format around 1500 to paint The Garden of Earthly Delights.
Quiz
What giant fruit appears throughout Bosch's Garden of Earthly Delights as a symbol of fleeting pleasure?
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What bizarre creature in Bosch's hell panel is shown wearing a funnel on its head and skates on its feet?
Quiz
Which Spanish king was such a massive fan of Bosch's bizarre art that he bought many of his paintings for his palace?
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What color did Bosch primarily use on the exterior panels of his triptychs to contrast with the colorful interiors?
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What shape is the famous triptych artwork 'The Garden of Earthly Delights' when its outer wooden doors are closed?
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Which religious group, known for its strict moral codes, did Hieronymus Bosch belong to in his hometown?