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Works of Hieronymus Bosch. Painted between 1480-1485 Based on a popular Dutch poem Consists of a fool who has consented to let a quack doctor remove the stone of folly (insanity) from his head. Theme of the story: quackery and stupidity. Words surrounding the picture translate roughly to:
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Painted between 1480-1485 Based on a popular Dutch poem Consists of a fool who has consented to let a quack doctor remove the stone of folly (insanity) from his head. Theme of the story: quackery and stupidity. Words surrounding the picture translate roughly to: “My name is Lubbert Das, Master cut out the Stone”. “The Cure of the Folly”
Painted between 1480-1485 Main circle is the pupil of an eye Around the pupil, the words: “Beware beware the lord sees.” Each of the seven sins are depicted around the eye and in the surrounding 4 circles In each of the circles, the people who are committing the sin suffer forever. Christ rises again in the upper right. In the lower left people suffer in hell. “Table of Seven Deadly Sins”
Painted in 1515 Bosch made use of a new technique: “The Dramatic Close-up” Sinister reds and dark colors heighten the emotional distress In the bottom left corner we see Veronica’s Veil with Christ’s face Christ is serene while he is surrounded by angry, insane and ugly people. “Christ Carrying the Cross”
Painted between 1500-1505 Consisted of two narrow panels surrounding one big panel in the center. Main idea is man’s insatiable lust and gluttony. (Adam and Eve in the garden, and after their fall) Considered Heretical. All three show numerous nude figures (male and female) They are showing love in various forms As you move your eyes across the panels the seasons change from jungle to a barren dark winter wasteland. Adam and Eve are present along with Christ Animals are eating other animals Satan and demons are produced in the panel to the right. Death is the main focus on the right. “The Garden of Earthly Delights”
Painted between 1505-1510 Consists of 3 panels 3 panels are not placed chronologically Left Panel: Rescue of Anthony from the temptations. Central Panel: Features a catalog of temptations Right Panel: Carnal excitement aroused by the Devil Queen Central panel shows a desolate city Dark, with fire burning in the distance. Witches, and malformed creatures are present “The Temptation of St. Anthony”