Only 20 paintings and eight drawings are confidently assigned to
Netherlandish painter Hieronymus Bosch (c. 1450-1516) but in their
fantastical visions they have secured his place as one of the most cult
artists in history. 500 years on from his death, his works continue to
inspire scholars, artists, designers, and musicians, death metal band
names and designer dresses.
This edition offers the complete and haunting Bosch world in one compact
format. Through full spreads and carefully curated details, we explore
the full reach and compelling inventions of the artist's genius as well
as disturbing imagination. We encounter his hybrid creatures, his
nightmarish scenarios, his religious and moral framework, and his
pictorial versions of contemporary proverbs and idioms. Along the way,
art historian and Bosch expert Stefan Fischer reveals the most important
themes and influences in these cryptic, mesmerizing masterpieces.
About the series
TASCHEN is 40! Since we started our work as cultural archaeologists in
1980, TASCHEN has become synonymous with accessible publishing, helping
bookworms around the world curate their own library of art,
anthropology, and aphrodisia at an unbeatable price. Today we celebrate
40 years of incredible books by staying true to our company credo. The
40 series presents new editions of some of the stars of our program--now
more compact, friendly in price, and still realized with the same
commitment to impeccable production.
