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Circle of Hieronymus Bosch (Hertogenbosch, c. 1450–1516) – T…
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Circle of Hieronymus Bosch (Hertogenbosch, c. 1450–1516) – T…
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Estimate €15,000 - €20,000
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Description
Circle of Hieronymus Bosch (Hertogenbosch, c. 1450–1516) – The Roof of Madness (Allegory of the Fall)
Oil on canvas. Dimensions: 44 × 54 cm (unframed). This allegorical painting, with its strong symbolic character, belongs to the moralising tradition of 17th-century Northern Europe, evoking the visionary and satirical world of artists such as Hieronymus Bosch and Pieter Bruegel the Elder. The composition depicts a fantastical scene populated by human figures and hybrid creatures, set against a ruined architectural structure that serves as a metaphor for folly and moral decay. The use of grotesque and narrative elements transforms the work into a veritable ‘visual sermon’, confronting human vanity, spiritual distraction and the threat of divine punishment. The iconographic richness and cautionary tone lend the painting remarkable expressive power and profound moral significance. This lot is stored in an international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipping: no import duties apply within the EU. An export licence from the country of origin may be required.
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About the sale
GRAND JULY AUCTION | OLD MASTERS, HAUTE ÉPOQUE & FINE JEWELLERY
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Auction time
07/28/2026 at 4:00 PM
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