Hieronymus Bosch was quite a vivid painter.
His pieces consisted of visuals and images that if given only a few moments to gaze upon, the human eye could barely comprehend. Bosch chose to take the elements of painting he had learned to convey reality, reverse those principles and create horrors that shook the human body to the core. These elements of horror specifically incorporated in Bosch’s pieces representing hell were the main reason he achieved such fame.
Bosch was well known for his nightmarish pieces but he was also able to create light and airy scenes as well. An example of the contrast between the horrendous and pleasing scenes is shown in his most famous piece ‘Garden of Earthly Delights’ 1515.
Although Bosch’s paintings are well known and have been dissected in tiny detail, very little is known about him personally. Bosch’s life was quite mysterious, even in 1516-the year he passed no one ever knew his true age. One thing many can agree on is the fact that Bosch’s pieces of horror were far ahead of their time and still drive fear into any who look upon it.
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