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Hieronymus Bosch, detail from The Temptation of St. Anthony, c 1501. Oil on oak panels. 52 in × 90 in. Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga.
7 Strange Details in Hieronymus Bosch Paintings Explained
The artist used traditional symbols but also created his own, referencing the Bible and Flemish folklore to create unique visual manifestations of established metaphors and puns.