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The art of Netherlandish master Hieronymus Bosch (c. 1450鈥�1516) is characterized by fantastic creatures, fire-breathing monsters, and apocalyptic visions of Hell. Fascination with Bosch鈥檚 paintings ignited the imaginations of artists and viewers alike, giving rise to a distinct group of images inspired by this singular artist. This exhibition, organized by the Saint Louis Art Museum, explores the phenomenon of Bosch鈥檚 wide-reaching impact through the print medium from the 16th century to the present. The more than 30 prints on display, mostly from a single private collection, are joined by a selection from the Harvard Art Museums collections, presenting a unique opportunity to view these riveting works.

The exhibition tells the story of Bosch鈥檚 afterlife in the print medium and the profound impact that the burgeoning print market, beginning prominently in mid-16th century Antwerp, had on his posthumous reputation. Although none of the prints are by Bosch, nearly all declare him the 鈥渋nventor鈥� of their compositions, giving rise to a true Boschian brand. The long tradition of Bosch-inspired prints begins with the master鈥檚 contemporary, Alart du Hameel, and continues with artists and entrepreneurs spanning several centuries, including Pieter Bruegel the Elder, Hieronymus Cock, Balthasar van den Bos, Jacques Callot, and M. C. Escher. An animated video by contemporary Belgian artist Antoine Roegiers, The Seven Deadly Sins (2011), will also be shown in the gallery. The video takes its inspiration from a series of drawings by Pieter Bruegel the Elder that were themselves inspired by Bosch.