On the occasion of the comprehensive Jheronymus Bosch-exhibition in Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, twenty-three experts turn the spotlight to a diversity of topics related to the life and work of this fascinating artist. Coming from a whole range of disciplines, these specialists present their views on Bosch, often the crystallization of many years of research. Some of the research has resulted in sensational insights that are key to attributing works to Bosch and arranging them in chronological order. Other studies offer a peek into the personal life of Bosch: his family, his friends, his patrons and his social status. The essays in this publication present a range of perspectives in an easily digestible form that will fascinate Bosch experts as much as art-lovers in general.
This selection of essays presents an overview of the current body of knowledge that can serve as a basis for further research into the life and work of the masterly artist from 's-Hertogenbosch.
Exhibition 'Jheronimus Bosch' in the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam from 1 September till 11 November 2001