Hieronymus Bosch

The most unusual artist of the Middle Ages, creator of nightmares and a person with incredible imagination – Hieronymus Bosch has always stirred the minds of painting enthusiasts. His works are full of mysteries, and his private life remains a... secret behind seven seals even today. Bosch's legacy includes only 25 paintings and 8 drawings. Among them are his main masterpieces – large altar triptychs, filled with incredible beings seemingly living in parallel worlds or other galaxies.

How to interpret his paintings, where did the artist draw inspiration from, who are the characters in his canvases in reality? To answer all these questions and get closer to unraveling the mystery of Bosch, one must understand the time in which he lived, who surrounded him, and what influenced his art. Let’s try to figure it out.

This beautifully illustrated mini-album with numerous colorful illustrations tells about the life and work of the great master.