Hieronymus Bosch was a Dutch painter from Brabant, one of the most notable representatives of the Early Netherlandish painting school. His work, generally oil on oak wood, mainly contains fantastic illustrations of religious concepts and narratives; within his lifetime his work was widely copied, especially his macabre and nightmarish depictions of hell.
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a Dutch painter from Brabant
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Dutch painter (c. 1450-1516)
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His work, generally oil on oak wood, mainly contains fantastic illustrations of religious concepts and narratives; within his lifetime his work was widely copied, especially his macabre and nightmarish depictions of hell.
- In Category: Artists, Hieronymus Bosch, Wikipedia summary
In Movement: Northern Renaissance, Hieronymus Bosch, Wikipedia, Interpretation section
Bosch's art was created to teach specific moral and spiritual truths in the manner of other Northern Renaissance figures
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