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Product Description
- Size: 3.75 in H x 3.25 in W x 2.1 in D
- Material: Resin with hand-painted color details
- Bosch miniature statue
Manufacturer Part Number:PA13JB
Size: 3.75 in H x 3.25 in W x 2.1 in D Item Type: Bosch miniature statue Material: Resin with hand-painted color details
Bird with Letter Statue by Parastone is a three dimensional representation of the bird figure in the left panel of a religious triptych by Hieronymus Bosch from the Northern Renaissance. The Bird is one of the many freakish figures which appear in The Temptation of Saint Anthony triptych (c. 1500, Museum Nacional de Arte Antiga, Lisbon) which is intended to teach Christian messages to the faithful.
Part of the highly collectible Parastone Museum CollectionMeasures 3.75 in H x 3.25 in W x 2.1 in DWeighs 8 ounces. Comes with gift box.
Saint Anthony won a lot of praise in Hieronymus Bosch's heyday because he resisted diabolical temptations, in sharp contrast with the ordinary mortals. This birdlike monster wears skates and a tin hat, has a hunchback, and carries a sealed letter in his beak. The inscription on this note could throw a light on the contemplated symbolism of the beast. But unfortunately, this text is difficult to read and open to various interpretations. none of which are proven to be accurate. The postman-like freak is perhaps delivering a letter to the conspiring figures in the hole under the bridge. The funnel on this curious bird's head gives him a preposterous appearance. This headgear is referred to elsewhere as wisdom or absent-mindedness, but that symbolism seems unsuitable here.
Hieronymus Bosch (ca. 1450-1519): From an artistic point of view, the world famous brilliant forerunner of surrealism was, in his day, unique and radically different. Hieronymus (Jeroen for short) Bosch was born (ca. 1450-1516) during the transition from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance in s-Hertogenbosch, in the Duchy of Brabant. Bosch places visionary images in a hostile world full of mysticism, with the conviction that the human being, due to its own stupidity and sinfulness has become prey to the devil himself. He holds a mirror to the world with his cerebral irony and magical symbolism, sparing no one. He aims his mocking arrows equally well at the hypocrisy of the clergy as the extravagance of the nobility and the immorality of the people. Hieronymus Bosch's style arises from the tradition of the book illuminations (manuscript illustrations from the Middle Ages). The caricature representation of evil tones down its terrifying implications, but also serves as a defiant warning with a theological basis.
Bird with Letter Statue by Parastone is a three dimensional representation of the bird figure in the left panel of a religious triptych by Hieronymus Bosch from the Northern Renaissance. The Bird is one of the many freakish figures which appear in The Temptation of Saint Anthony triptych (c. 1500, Museum Nacional de Arte Antiga, Lisbon) which is intended to teach Christian messages to the faithful.
Part of the highly collectible Parastone Museum CollectionMeasures 3.75 in H x 3.25 in W x 2.1 in DWeighs 8 ounces. Comes with gift box.
Saint Anthony won a lot of praise in Hieronymus Bosch's heyday because he resisted diabolical temptations, in sharp contrast with the ordinary mortals. This birdlike monster wears skates and a tin hat, has a hunchback, and carries a sealed letter in his beak. The inscription on this note could throw a light on the contemplated symbolism of the beast. But unfortunately, this text is difficult to read and open to various interpretations. none of which are proven to be accurate. The postman-like freak is perhaps delivering a letter to the conspiring figures in the hole under the bridge. The funnel on this curious bird's head gives him a preposterous appearance. This headgear is referred to elsewhere as wisdom or absent-mindedness, but that symbolism seems unsuitable here.
Hieronymus Bosch (ca. 1450-1519): From an artistic point of view, the world famous brilliant forerunner of surrealism was, in his day, unique and radically different. Hieronymus (Jeroen for short) Bosch was born (ca. 1450-1516) during the transition from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance in s-Hertogenbosch, in the Duchy of Brabant. Bosch places visionary images in a hostile world full of mysticism, with the conviction that the human being, due to its own stupidity and sinfulness has become prey to the devil himself. He holds a mirror to the world with his cerebral irony and magical symbolism, sparing no one. He aims his mocking arrows equally well at the hypocrisy of the clergy as the extravagance of the nobility and the immorality of the people. Hieronymus Bosch's style arises from the tradition of the book illuminations (manuscript illustrations from the Middle Ages). The caricature representation of evil tones down its terrifying implications, but also serves as a defiant warning with a theological basis.
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Customer Reviews
By Elle
Date: April 21, 2017
So cute and well made. The colors are vibrant and glossy. I got this as a gift for a friend who loves Bosch - she loved it!
Rating: 
[5 of 5 Stars!]
[5 of 5 Stars!]
By fewy
Date: February 11, 2017
Beautifully packaged. As an art aficionado, the creation of Bosch's characters are a delight. They are very well made, true to image and a real conversation piece. Great job!
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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