Elden Ring's Artistic Influences: From Hieronymus Bosch to Kentaro Miura

FromSoftware's Elden Ring, launched on 25 February, has garnered both critical acclaim and commercial success, often likened to the works of 15th-century artist Hieronymus Bosch. Under the direction of Hidetaka Miyazaki and with input from George R.R. Martin, the game draws inspiration from Bosch's Garden of Earthly Delights and The Temptation of St. Anthony, as well as Kentaro Miura's manga Berserk. Featuring an expansive world filled with bizarre landscapes, distorted creatures, and fragmented storytelling, Elden Ring encourages non-linear exploration. Social media accounts such as Boschbot showcase elements from Bosch's art, mirroring the game's mechanics. Players encounter a mix of horror and absurdity, navigating through corrupted demigods and war-torn settings, unveiling hidden secrets and surreal scenes.