Artwork
Hieronymus Bosch (after). Parable of the Blind
Hieronymus Bosch (after). Parable of the Blind is an unspecified painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Hieronymus Bosch. It is held in the collection of the Catholic University of Leuven.
About this work
Overview
This oil on panel painting, 'Parable of the Blind', is a copy after Hieronymus Bosch, created between 1701 and 1800. It is currently housed at the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin in Germany.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a biblical allegory of six blind men stumbling forward in a line, with the leading figure having fallen into a ditch. Their damaged or missing eyes and unalarmed expressions add to the scene's eerie realism.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by its use of chiaroscuro, a technique that utilizes light and shadow to create depth. It is executed in the style of the Northern Renaissance, reflecting the influence of Bosch's original composition.
History & Provenance
The original painting, likely from the 16th century, is lost. This copy was photographed and documented by KU Leuven as part of their glass slides art history collection between 1839 and 1939.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hieronymus Bosch (; Dutch: ; born Jheronimus van Aken ; c. 1450 – 9 August 1516) was a Dutch painter from Brabant. He is one of the most notable representatives of the Early Netherlandish painting school. His work,…
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