Hieronymus Bosch: The Complete Paintings and Drawings

Hieronymus Bosch: The Complete Paintings and Drawings by Koldeweij, Jos. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780810967359.

One of the most enigmatic painters who ever lived, Hieronymus Bosch (c.1453- 1516) is also one of the most enduringly popular. His fantastical scenes of grotesque creatures, devils, and monsters are open to many interpretations, keeping his art endlessly fascinating over the centuries. This luxurious volume-published to coincide with a major exhibition in Boschs native Netherlands-examines his art in the context of his times. With every Bosch painting and drawing superbly reproduced in full color, this beautiful book penetrates the mystery that has always surrounded the artist. His worldview, often seen as bizarre, is shown to correspond with that of his contemporaries, among them the scholar and humanist Erasmus. What makes Bosch unique, the authors show, are his unfettered imagination and immense talent. 250 illustrations, 190 in full color, 208 pages, 91/2 x 123/8"