Yes, I too was fixated on this stunning picture. The details are beyond amazing. I love H. Bosch! It was a must to visit this fabulous rich-filled fine art museum with many other treasures.
Berthe, there is indeed a lot to see at this museum. If I hadn't heard of the Bosch while sitting with friends, I might not have otherwise made it to the far end of the museum during our visit. So glad I did!
I made it everywhere within the museum when I visited solo- no distractions. Spent much longer than expected because I was enthralled with the art and wanted our group to experience the same. Happy Holidays to you and yours. Berthe
Knew in a guy in college (late 20th century) who was extremely creative when high (often on mushrooms). Hieronymus might have been an unknown role model centuries before. :-)
it is impossible to get into the mind of Hieronymus Bosch . I was fascinated by his painting of the Garden of Earthly Delights in the Prado in Madrid. I had written a paper about it in Art History. Over fifty years ago I was able to see it and convinced the guards to close the painting so I could see the back panels. They have recently updated the gallery to allow viewers to see the back panels similar to the exhibit in Lisbon of the Temptation of St. Anthony. Your appreciation of Bosch, Luis de Camoes and Damiao de Gois gives me a new view of how your mind works. Thanks for sharing.
Neil, wondeful that the guards agreed to close the panels for you. I do appreciate that the Lisbon museum has positioned the painting such that both sides are viewable. I now have a fuller view of your mind as well. :-)
Yes, I too was fixated on this stunning picture. The details are beyond amazing. I love H. Bosch! It was a must to visit this fabulous rich-filled fine art museum with many other treasures.
Berthe, there is indeed a lot to see at this museum. If I hadn't heard of the Bosch while sitting with friends, I might not have otherwise made it to the far end of the museum during our visit. So glad I did!
I made it everywhere within the museum when I visited solo- no distractions. Spent much longer than expected because I was enthralled with the art and wanted our group to experience the same. Happy Holidays to you and yours. Berthe
You accomplished a lot if you saw the entire museum. It is expansive! Be well and Happy Holidays to you and John.
The painter high on mushrooms? Had to be! Funny and fascinating commentary, Andrew . . .
Knew in a guy in college (late 20th century) who was extremely creative when high (often on mushrooms). Hieronymus might have been an unknown role model centuries before. :-)
it is impossible to get into the mind of Hieronymus Bosch . I was fascinated by his painting of the Garden of Earthly Delights in the Prado in Madrid. I had written a paper about it in Art History. Over fifty years ago I was able to see it and convinced the guards to close the painting so I could see the back panels. They have recently updated the gallery to allow viewers to see the back panels similar to the exhibit in Lisbon of the Temptation of St. Anthony. Your appreciation of Bosch, Luis de Camoes and Damiao de Gois gives me a new view of how your mind works. Thanks for sharing.
Neil, wondeful that the guards agreed to close the panels for you. I do appreciate that the Lisbon museum has positioned the painting such that both sides are viewable. I now have a fuller view of your mind as well. :-)