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Hieronymus Bosch

Hieronymus Bosch (1450-1516) was one of the most significant early Dutch painters from the late medieval period. He is particularly renowned for his mysterious depictions of religious themes, including hell.

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Hieronymus Bosch on the internet

One of the most curious paintings in art history can now be viewed online: Bosch's "The Garden of Earthly Delights".
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In an unprecedented show, the Prado Museum in Madrid is showcasing a retrospective of Dutch master Hieronymus Bosch.
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The hellish fantasies of Hieronymus Bosch

Five hundred years after his death, the apocalyptic work of Dutch master Hieronymus Bosch is on display in Madrid.
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Hieronymus Bosch’s home town 's-Hertogenbosch honors painter on the 500t anniversary of his death.
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A newly uncovered painting by Dutch master Hieronymus Bosch has been identified in Kansas City.
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