Deciphering allegories in the complex, fantastical works of Hieronymus Bosch. In this exhaustive volume, covering his complete works in huge reproductions with copious details, art historian Stefan Fischer examines just what it was about Bosch and his painting that proved so immensely influential. Only 20 paintings and eight drawings are confidently assigned to Netherlandish painter Hieronymus Bosch (c. 1450-1516) but in their fantastical visions they have secured his place as one of the most cult artists in history. 500 years on from his death, his works continue to inspire scholars, artists, designers, and musicians, death metal band names and designer dresses.This edition offers the complete and haunting Bosch world in one compact format. Along the way, art historian and Bosch expert Stefan Fischer reveals the most important themes and influences in these cryptic, mesmerizing masterpieces.About the seriesTASCHEN is 40! The 40 series presents new editions of some of the stars of our program-now more compact, friendly in price, and still realized with the same commitment to impeccable production.