Many of his "nonsense" images were actually literal translations of 15th-century Dutch proverbs and biblical puns. 3. Most Famous Works
He adopted his surname from his hometown, Den Bosch, to stand out from other painters.
His work is famous for its "Boschian" creatures—hybrid monsters that are part-human, part-animal, or part-machine.
He was a successful artist and a member of the elite Brotherhood of Our Lady , a conservative religious group. 2. His Unique Artistic Style
Born Jheronimus van Aken around 1450 in 's-Hertogenbosch (now the Netherlands).