Life, Death and Judgement in the Art and Times of Hieronymus Bosch

Life, Death and Judgement in the Art and Times of Hieronymus Bosch (d. 1516)

This lecture at looks the 'surreal' art of the Early Netherlandish painter Jheronimus Bosch within its historical and cultural context. Although Bosch’s terrifying visions of sin, death, and the hereafter may appear surreal today, especially his highly imaginative depictions of devils, they were tied to the religious attitudes and moralising texts of the period, such as the Ars moriendi, the Dance of Death, and Everyman. It is in this context that one should examine Bosch’s Haywain Triptych, Garden of Earthly Delights, and other works. [Note from Christine: Sophie Oosterwijk has given her permission to use both her spelling and the traditional spelling "Hieronymus" for this lecture.]

A lecture by Professor Sophie Ooosterwijk.

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