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Writer's Blocks are handmade odes to history's greatest minds. Each solid wood block features the works of a particular individual. They make perfect decorations for any literary bookshelf, desk, dresser, or table! HIERONYMUS BOSCH WRITER'S BLOCK This block features "The Garden of Earthly Delights" by Hieronymus Bosch. ABOUT THE SUBJECT (from Wikipedia): Hieronymus Bosch (c. 1450 - 9 August 1516) was a Dutch/Netherlandish painter from Brabant. He 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 & narratives. Within his lifetime his work was collected in the Netherlands, Austria, & Spain, & widely copied, especially his macabre & nightmarish depictions of hell. Little is known of Bosch's life, though there are some records. He spent most of it in the town of 's-Hertogenbosch, where he was born in his grandfather's house. The roots of his forefathers are in Nijmegen & Aachen (which is visible in his surname: Van Aken). His pessimistic fantastical style cast a wide influence on northern art of the 16th century, with Pieter Bruegel the Elder being his best-known follower. Today, Bosch is seen as a hugely individualistic painter with deep insight into humanity's desires & deepest fears. Attribution has been especially difficult; today only about 25 paintings are confidently given to his hand along with eight drawings. About another half-dozen paintings are confidently attributed to his workshop. His most acclaimed works consist of a few triptych altarpieces, including The Garden of Earthly Delights. IMPORTANT NOTES - PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING: The list price includes (1) block. Turnaround Time: Each item is made to order, & ships 3-5 days from the time of purchase. SPECIFICATIONS: Regular Writer's Block Dimensions: 2" x 2" x 2" Volume: 8 cubic inches Weight: About 4 ounces Jumbo Writer's Block Dimensions: 3" x 3" x 3" Volume: 27 cubic inches Weight: About 10 ounces RELATED ITEMS 3-Block Bundle Interested in more than 1 block? Save money by bundling 3 together. https://www.etsy.com/listing/211991789/writers-block-3-block-bundle Writer's Block Display Stand Give your Writer's Blocks more presence with a simple & elegant display stand. https://www.etsy.com/listing/464053147/writers-block-display-stand JUMBO Writer's Block Want this block in a larger size? Check out our JUMBO Writer's Block listing. https://www.etsy.com/listing/1313930831/jumbo-writers-block Writer's Block Hieronymus Bosch
