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35: Hieronymus Bosch • The Hell Panel (The Garden of Earthly Delights Part II)

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Den Bosch's Vision of Tundal

The vision of Tundal was in circulation in Den Bosch in 1484, when Bosch would have been 34 years old and at least 10 years before he created this painting. The similarities are striking, especially regarding the punishment for lustful sinners. Notice that this demon owl has some kind of pink skirt that extends around the length of his toilet chair. On the left side, a naked woman is sleeping, sitting up, resting against the legs of the chair. While this woman sleeps, this demon dog appears to be molesting her with its four fingered hands wrapping across the front of her body.

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