The theme of death is heavily interwoven in Smolder’s surreal salute to Belgian painter Antoine Wiertz, a Hieronymus Bosch-type artist whose work centered on humans in various stages in torment, as depicted in expansive canvases with gore galore. Smolders has basically taken a standard documentary and chopped it up, using quotes from the long-dead artist, and periodic statements by a historian (Smolders) filling in a few bits of Wiertz’ life.
2016 marks the 500th anniversary of the death of Hieronymus Bosch. It is almost the only information about the artist of The Garden of Earthly Delights that we can put a precise date to. Bosch, the garden of dreams is a film about his most important painting and one of the most iconic paintings in the world: The Garden of Earthly Delights.
Nine security guards from the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, in Lisbon, invite us to appreciate works of their choice from the Museum's permanent exhibition, in a presentation that crosses art, everyday life and biography.
A young man is transported into a surreal painting by Hieronymus Bosch..
Discover how famous artists, psychiatrists, and thinkers have explored the intricate connection between art and the human mind. From the exploration of the unconscious to the visionary works of surrealism and avant-garde movements, delve into the depths of the creative psyche.
A man dying of thirst descends further down a labyrinth consisting of nightmarish Bosch-esque creatures.
Discover the mysteries hidden within the works of Hieronymus Bosch, an influential artist of the Dutch Renaissance. This documentary provides insights into his unique style, symbolism, and the historical context in which he lived.
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