Artist profile

Hieronymus Bosch

c. 1450–1516 β€’ 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands

Portrait of Hieronymus Bosch
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A visionary painter of moral allegories and fantastical imagery.

Life and context

A visionary painter of moral allegories and fantastical imagery.

Style and intention

Dense symbolism, surreal creatures, and narrative triptychs.

Contributions and techniques

Expanded the imaginative range of Northern Renaissance art.

Fine detail, layered symbolism, and oil on panel.

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