{"product_id":"game-playing-cards-hieronymus-bosch","title":"Game - Playing Cards - Hieronymus Bosch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHieronymus Bosch - The Garden of Earthly Delights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surreal imagery therein continues to fascinate viewers 500 years after its creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull of naked figures, fantastical creatures, oversized birds, and giant strawberries, the triptych depicts humanity’s fall from grace: God introducing Eve to Adam in the Garden of Eden, followed by the many sinful temptations of the Garden of Earthly Delights, and culminating in the torment of damnation in Hell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe images featured on these playing cards are details from the three panels. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlaying card varnish and linen finish for a smooth shuffle\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-quality 250-GSM cards have just the right ratio of flexibility to sturdiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEach deck includes 52 playing cards and 2 jokers, plus two additional cards featuring art and an artist bio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCard size: 2.5 x 3.5 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBox size: 3 x 3.75 x 1 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHieronymus Bosch (Dutch: c. 1450 – 9 August 1516)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is one of the most notable representatives of the Early Netherlandish painting school. His work, generally oil on oak wood, mainly contains fantastic illustrations of religious concepts and narratives. Within his lifetime, his work was collected in the Netherlands, Austria, and Spain, and widely copied, especially his macabre and nightmarish depictions of hell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis original, fantastical style cast a wide influence on northern art of the 16th century; Pieter Bruegel the Elder was his best-known follower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Bosch is seen as a highly individualistic artist who offered profound insights into humanity's desires and deepest fears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttribution of his work has been especially difficult; today only about 25 paintings are confidently identified as his, along with eight drawings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout another half-dozen paintings are confidently attributed to his workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis most acclaimed works consist of three triptych altarpieces, particularly The Garden of Earthly Delights.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pomegranate Communications, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52516330635540,"sku":"189946-1","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/1086\/0564\/files\/df664be5PD109_01.png?v=1779118801","url":"https:\/\/homeportonline.com\/products\/game-playing-cards-hieronymus-bosch","provider":"Homeport","version":"1.0","type":"link"}