The forest that hears and the field that sees-Hieronymus Bosch circa 1500One of only three drawings that can definitely be attributed to the Dutch master who so influenced the Surrealists, The forest that hears and the field that sees is an excellent example of the strangeness of the late medieval genius that produced the stunning and baffling The Garden of Earthly Delights
Bosch’s drawing is filled with the animism of the indigenous forest peoples of my native land, Guyana: Nature imbued with consciousness. Here, the owl takes center stage as the eyes of the Forest Spirit.
There is certainly a sense of pantheism, nature alive and sentinel. As for owls, well here there are again in Bosch, and they do indeed seem to representing consciousness.
This drawing had a calming effect until I focused on the birds flying overhead, it was then I turned away. A bit too real, maybe. Interesting. Thank you for the stay, Mr. Cake. Always enjoy being here. ♡
What movement is this? I love this and it reminds me of my experience with nature. I ponder life and lose myself. I feel so much-like the trees hug me. I feel the warmth of the sun and a breeze that tells me yes I’m with you I see and I am listening. Nature’s always told me the truth. P.S. I have never really talked art with anyone before I mean I feel l can do that here. Thanks
This is early Dutch school, the Northern Renaissance, which started slightly later than the Renaissance that was centre in the Italian city states. Styles ranged from realism and still lifes to the fantastical imagery of Bosch and Brueghel.
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Wow! I’ve never seen this. I know the triptych Garden of Earthly Delights. Thank you for sharing!!! –Paul
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No problem, thank you for commenting.
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Bosch is so interesting (that sounds trite) but you could spend so much time taking in all the little details of his paintings.
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Reblogged this on Three Rivers.
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Thank you again
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Bosch’s drawing is filled with the animism of the indigenous forest peoples of my native land, Guyana: Nature imbued with consciousness. Here, the owl takes center stage as the eyes of the Forest Spirit.
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There is certainly a sense of pantheism, nature alive and sentinel. As for owls, well here there are again in Bosch, and they do indeed seem to representing consciousness.
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This drawing had a calming effect until I focused on the birds flying overhead, it was then I turned away. A bit too real, maybe. Interesting. Thank you for the stay, Mr. Cake. Always enjoy being here. ♡
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Glad you visited Ms Dawn and I happy you enjoyed.
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yes me too!
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What movement is this? I love this and it reminds me of my experience with nature. I ponder life and lose myself. I feel so much-like the trees hug me. I feel the warmth of the sun and a breeze that tells me yes I’m with you I see and I am listening. Nature’s always told me the truth. P.S. I have never really talked art with anyone before I mean I feel l can do that here. Thanks
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This is early Dutch school, the Northern Renaissance, which started slightly later than the Renaissance that was centre in the Italian city states. Styles ranged from realism and still lifes to the fantastical imagery of Bosch and Brueghel.
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