Bosch. The complete works

For centuries the work and personality of Hieronymus Bosch have prompted diverse interpretations and intricate theories. The study of the Bosch problem therefore demands of the art historian that he approach the oeuvre without preconceptions, with a thorough knowledge of the late mediaeval world, with a critical objective approach and sound methodology. Roger H. Marijnissen has studied the great Brabant painter in depth and has closely monitored the progress of research. This book is the result. It comprises a summary of the archival material on the life of Bosch, a critical catalogue of the works and a review of the interpretations from the sixteenth century to 2007, alongside some personal interpretation. All the recognised paintings are presented in colour with a surfeit of detail, bringing the world of Hieronymus Bosch magnificently to life.