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Hell, (oil on panel)
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Hell, (oil on panel)
827765 Hell, (oil on panel) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516) (follower of); 99x137.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hell. Follower of Hieronymous Bosch (C.1450-1516). Oil on panel. 99 x 137.8cm); Photo eChristies Images; Netherlandish, out of copyright
Media ID 22485016
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Artist Belgian Belgian Art Belgian Artist Bosch Darkness Dream Dream Like Dreaming Dreamtime Early Sixteenth Century Eerie Elevated Elevated View Follower Frightening Haunt Haunted Haunter Haunting Hell Hieronymus Bosch Labor Large Group Late Fifteenth Century Livelihood Modern Art Negative Concept Nightmare Nocturnal Old Master Paintings Punish Punishing Repetition Skin Spooky Surreal Surrealism Surrealist Working Life Northern Renaissance Occupation Oil On Panel Punishment
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This haunting oil painting by the follower of Hieronymus Bosch, titled "Hell" captures a nightmarish scene that transports viewers to a surreal and eerie world. The large group of people depicted in the artwork adds to its unsettling atmosphere. From an elevated view, we witness men and women engaged in various forms of labor, their bodies twisted and contorted as they toil away. The dark and nocturnal setting intensifies the sense of dread, while the artist's masterful use of oil on panel brings out intricate details. The painting belongs to the Northern Renaissance period, specifically late 15th or early 16th century Belgium. It showcases elements commonly found in Bosch's works - repetition, symbolism, and a negative concept. Each figure appears trapped within their own personal nightmare as they are punished for unknown transgressions. As we study this piece further, it becomes clear that it is not meant to depict physical torment alone but also serves as a commentary on human existence itself. The nakedness of some figures exposes vulnerability while others seem lost in dream-like states. This thought-provoking artwork challenges our understanding of work, punishment, and our place within society. Overall, this print from Bridgeman Images invites us into an otherworldly realm where nightmares come alive through skillful brushstrokes and surrealist imagery.
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