hieronymus bosch the complete paintings and drawings

Along the way, art historian and Bosch expert Stefan Fischer reveals the most important themes and influences in these cryptic, mesmerizing masterpieces.

We encounter his hybrid creatures, his nightmarish scenarios, his religious and moral framework, and his pictorial versions of contemporary proverbs and idioms.

Through full spreads and carefully curated details, we explore the full reach and compelling inventions of the artists genius as well as disturbing imagination. This edition offers the complete and haunting Bosch world in one compact format. 500 years on from his death, his works continue to inspire scholars, artists, designers, and musicians, death metal band names and designer dresses. 1450-1516) but in their fantastical visions they have secured his place as one of the most cult artists in history.

Book Synopsis Only 20 paintings and eight drawings are confidently assigned to Netherlandish painter Hieronymus Bosch (c. Through full spreads and carefully curated details, the book surveys the artists compositional scope as well as his most compelling, if disturbing, inventions, from horse-skulled harp players to devils on ice skates. Along the way, art historian and Bosch expert Stefan Fischer reveals the most important themes and influences in these cryptic, mesmerizing masterpieces.About the Book Take home one of the most cult artists in history with this handy edition, presenting all known works of Hieronymus Bosch. We encounter his hybrid creatures, his nightmarish scenarios, his religious and moral framework, and his pictorial versions of contemporary proverbs and idioms. Through full spreads and carefully curated details, we explore the full reach and compelling inventions of the artist’s genius as well as disturbing imagination. This edition offers the complete and haunting Bosch world in one compact format. 1450–1516) but in their fantastical visions they have secured his place as one of the most cult artists in history. Only 20 paintings and eight drawings are confidently assigned to Netherlandish painter Hieronymus Bosch (c. The Complete Works - 40th Anniversary Edition

Hieronymus bosch the complete paintings and drawings