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Tapestry inspired by the work of Hieronymus Bosch, c. 1560 (gold, silver, silk and wool)
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Tapestry inspired by the work of Hieronymus Bosch, c. 1560 (gold, silver, silk and wool)
CUL4906987 Tapestry inspired by the work of Hieronymus Bosch, c.1560 (gold, silver, silk and wool) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516) (after); 296x364 cm; (add.info.: Saint Martin. ca. 1560. First tapestry in the series inspired by the work of Hieronymus Bosch. Manufactured in Brussels in gold, silver, silk and wool. Detail of a flemish festivity depicting the blind men hunting a wild boar. In order to protect themselves from the animal, they are wearing sixteenth-century armour and attempting to bring down the boar with clubs, in front of a group of spectators who are kept behind a wooden fence. Flemish art. Madrid Monastery of Escorial); Photo © Maeyaert/AIC
Media ID 31718622
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1560 Appcultura Blind Blindness Boar Bosch Breugel Brussels Bullfighting Called 1450 1516 Called “peasant Bruegel” 1525 1569 Cripple Decorative Arts Disability Disabled Early Modern Era El Escorial Flemish Flemish Artist Flemish Style Handicaped Handicapped Person Hieronymus Van Aeken Infirmities Invalid Madrid Autonomous Community Monastery Monastery Of El Escorial Pieter Priory Saint Martin San Lorenzo De El Escori San Lorenzo De El Escorial Spectator The Elder Western Art Wild Boar Flemish Art
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This print showcases a stunning tapestry inspired by the renowned works of Hieronymus Bosch. Created around 1560 in Brussels, this masterpiece combines gold, silver, silk, and wool to bring to life an intricate scene from Flemish art. The tapestry depicts Saint Martin during a Flemish festivity, where blind men are seen hunting a wild boar while wearing sixteenth-century armor for protection. The attention to detail is remarkable as the blind hunters attempt to bring down the boar with clubs amidst a group of fascinated spectators behind a wooden fence. This scene not only highlights the skillful craftsmanship but also offers insight into traditional customs and society during that era. Located in Madrid's Monastery of El Escorial, this tapestry reflects the fusion of religious themes with artistic expression prevalent in Western art during the Renaissance period. It serves as both an architectural marvel and an exquisite example of decorative arts. With its vibrant colors and meticulous design, this tapestry transports viewers back to the early modern era. It captures the essence of Flemish style and pays homage to Bosch's influence on subsequent artists like Pieter Bruegel the Elder. As we admire this print from Fine Art Finder, we are reminded of how art has always been intertwined with culture and history – transcending time and inspiring generations through its beauty and storytelling ability.
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