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HIERONYMUS BOSCH - The Garden Of Earthly Delights Triptych

HIERONYMUS BOSCH - The Garden Of Earthly Delights Triptych

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THE ARTWORK

The Garden of Earthly Delights (c. 1490–1510) by Hieronymus Bosch is a large triptych that stands as one of the most enigmatic and surreal works of Western art. The central theme revolves around the nature of sin, temptation, and the consequences of human indulgence, but its fantastical and detailed imagery leaves room for multiple interpretations.

The triptych consists of three panels. The left panel shows the Garden of Eden, where God introduces Eve to Adam, surrounded by animals and lush vegetation. The central panel, from which the work derives its name, depicts a sprawling scene of human revelry, teeming with naked figures engaged in various pleasures amidst bizarre, otherworldly creatures and landscapes. This central scene has been interpreted as a depiction of earthly paradise, though its excessiveness hints at underlying moral dangers. The right panel represents a chaotic, nightmarish vision of Hell, where sinners are subjected to bizarre and horrific punishments.

Bosch’s painting is filled with symbolic details, many of which remain mysterious to this day. The Garden of Earthly Delights reflects Bosch’s fascination with human behavior, morality, and the ultimate consequences of sin. 

THE ARTIST

Hieronymus Bosch (c. 1450–1516) was a Dutch painter from the Northern Renaissance, known for his highly imaginative and fantastical works that often depicted religious themes, morality, and human folly. Little is known about Bosch’s personal life, but he lived in 's-Hertogenbosch, a town in the Netherlands from which he derived his name.

Bosch’s art is renowned for its surreal and complex imagery, populated with grotesque figures, bizarre creatures, and dreamlike landscapes. His most famous work, The Garden of Earthly Delights (c. 1490–1510), is a triptych depicting scenes of paradise, earthly pleasure, and hell, filled with symbolic and often disturbing details. Bosch’s works were often moralizing in nature, focusing on the consequences of sin, the fragility of human virtue, and the idea of divine judgment.

Unlike his contemporaries, who adhered to more traditional depictions of religious subjects, Bosch’s work delves into a world of allegory and fantasy, blending religious iconography with an imaginative, almost nightmarish vision. His paintings, though deeply rooted in Christian beliefs, stand out for their inventive and surreal qualities, making him a precursor to modern surrealism. Bosch's unique style continues to captivate viewers and influence artists centuries after his death.

THE PRINT

• A4 Size = 29.7cm x 21cm = 11.7" x 8.25"
• A3 Size = 42cm x 29.7cm = 16.5" x 11.7"
• High resolution giclée print - 600dpi
• Printed to order
• Unframed & unmounted
• Professionally printed using Canon imagePROGRAF printers
• Digitally restored by OharaPrints from high resolution scans of the original artwork
• Made in and shipped from Casterton, Victoria, Australia

PAPER

• Canson Infinity - Arches BFK Rives White
• Paper weight = 310gsm
• 100% cotton
• Archival, museum grade
• Acid free
• No OBAs (optical brightening agents)

Arches BFK Rives is a high-quality, archival-grade paper manufactured at the Arches paper mill in France - one of the oldest papermakers in Europe. It is made from 100% cotton rag using a time-honoured manufacturing process, giving the paper exceptional durability, longevity, and resistance to yellowing or deterioration over time. Despite its substantial weight and thickness it maintains a very soft and supple feel. The paper has a natural white tone and is completely free of any optical brighteners (OBAs), allowing for superb colour rendition and deep blacks.

INK

• Canon Lucia Pro Inks
• Pigment based
• Archival, museum-grade
• Brilliant colours, even gradient and razor-sharp lines
• Highly stable and fade resistant, excellent humidity-fastness

SHIPPING & HANDLING

• All orders are dispatched on the NEXT BUSINESS DAY after receiving the order
• All prints are shipped via AUSTRALIA POST with TRACKING
• For postage rates and estimated delivery times please see our SHIPPING page
• All prints are shipped flat, not rolled
• Each print is individually placed into a resealable, archival grade plastic protective sleeve
• Prints are carefully packaged in very sturdy 700gsm cardboard envelopes, along with 1050gsm boxboard sheets which provide extra strength & rigidity to prevent bending or folding during transit

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