Jheronimus Bosch is the most famous son of 's-Hertogenbosch. He was born around 1450 and in this city is where his large themes of seduction, sin and judgment matured. Jheronimus created his unique paintings and drawings at the market square in 's-Hertogenbosch and he was able to represent medieval life in works filled with symbolism, fantasies and riddles.
Along with Rembrandt, Van Gogh and Vermeer, Bosch is one of the most influential Dutch masters ever. Bosch was a visionary and is a timeless icon: his odd imagery and unparalleled visions were understood and appreciated worldwide. Five hundred years ago. And to this date. Day in day out, his works continue to fascinate visitors of museums around the world and admirers from all continents. Jheronimus Bosch lives!
“ The Bosch year was mysterious, sparkling and immensely fascinating! ”
Loes van Heesbeen
The Jheronimus Bosch Pavilion in Het Noordbrabants Museum displays works of Bosch's followers. Visit the pavilion and discover which painters were inspired by Bosch.
The Bosch Experience takes you along the curious and life-size figures from the triptych The Garden of Earthly Delights. You also walk along the sites that will tell you more about the work and life of Jheronimus Bosch. The directions to the Bosch Experience walk are available free of charge from the Visitor Centre in the market square.