Jheronimus Van Aken

1516

Quick Facts

  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Born: Den Bosch, Netherlands
  • Also known as:
    • Jheronimus Bosch
    • Jheronymus Bosch
  • Works on APS: 1
  • Nationality: Netherlands

life and work

jheronimus van aken, also known as hieronymus bosch, was a dutch/netherlandish painter from brabant, active in the 15th-16th century. his work, characterized by fantastical illustrations of religious concepts and narratives, has left an indelible mark on the art world.
  • little is known of bosch's life, with only a few records mentioning his name in the municipal archives of 's-hertogenbosch.
  • he spent most of his life in the town of 's-hertogenbosch, where he was born in his grandfather's house.
  • the roots of his forefathers are in nijmegen and aachen, reflected in his surname: van aken.

artistic style and influence

bosch's pessimistic fantastical style has had a wide influence on northern art of the 16th century, with pieter bruegel the elder being his best-known follower. today, bosch is seen as a highly individualistic painter with deep insight into humanity's desires and deepest fears.
  • about 25 paintings are confidently attributed to his hand, along with eight drawings.
  • another half-dozen paintings are confidently attributed to his workshop.
  • his most acclaimed works consist of three triptych altarpieces, including the garden of earthly delights.

notable works and museums

some of bosch's notable works can be found in the following museums:
  • the museum mauritshuis (netherlands) - [https://WahooArt.com/@@/a@d3cgbp](https://WahooArt.com/@@/a@d3cgbp)
  • the van gogh museum (amsterdam, netherlands) - [https://WahooArt.com/@@/a@d3b4bf](https://WahooArt.com/@@/a@d3b4bf)
notable paintings include:

legacy and wikipedia sources

for more information on hieronymus bosch, please visit the wikipedia page: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/hieronymus_bosch](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/hieronymus_bosch)

Questions & Answers

What are the birth city and country of Jheronimus Van Aken?

Jheronimus Van Aken was born in Den Bosch, in Netherlands.

Where can I see all artworks by Jheronimus Van Aken?

Every work by Jheronimus Van Aken on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.

Where can I see the color profile of Jheronimus Van Aken's work?

The Palette Genome of Jheronimus Van Aken is a page that presents the color profile of the artist's body of work.

Art Quiz

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Question 1:
What is Hieronymus Bosch known for?
Question 2:
Where was Hieronymus Bosch born?
Question 3:
Who is considered Hieronymus Bosch's best-known follower?
Question 4:
What movement did Hieronymus Bosch belong to?
Question 5:
Which museum houses a significant collection of Hieronymus Bosch's paintings?