Art and Art History Collection (Saskia)

The Garden of Earthly Delights : Paradise (left wing) (detail) The Earthly Paradise (Garden of Eden)

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Publisher

Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation

Abstract

This painting was probably made for the private enjoyment of a noble family. It is named for the luscious garden in the central panel, which is filled with cavorting nudes and giant birds and fruit. The triptych depicts the history of the world and the progression of sin. Beginning on the outside shutters with the creation of the world, the story progresses from Adam and Eve and original sin on the left panel to the torments of hell, a dark, icy, yet fiery nightmarish vision, on the right. The Garden of Delights in the center illustrates a world deeply engaged in sinful pleasures.

Keywords

Madrid, Spain, Antwerp, Belgium, Style: Netherlandish Northern Renaissance, School: Northern Renaissance, Movement: Renaissance, Dutch, Painting;

Geographic Location

Madrid, Spain; Antwerp, Belgium

Type

StillImage

Rights

This material is licensed by USF Libraries for the research and teaching needs of USF students, staff, and faculty only. See: https://lib.usf.edu/collections-and-discovery/collection-management/user-terms/

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Media Type

Pictures

Holding Location

University of South Florida

Identifier

A01-LFF0107B

The Garden of Earthly Delights : Paradise (left wing) (detail) The Earthly Paradise (Garden of Eden)

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