Sky Arte Documentary Explores Hieronymus Bosch's World

A new documentary, 'Il curioso mondo di Hieronymus Bosch,' premieres September 1, 2017 on Sky Arte HD, delving into the fantastical imagery of the Dutch painter. The film builds on the 2016 exhibition 'Hieronymus Bosch – Visions of Genius' at Het Noordbrabants Museum in 's-Hertogenbosch, the artist's birthplace, which marked the 500th anniversary of his death. That retrospective, the largest ever dedicated to Bosch, drew over 420,000 visitors, underscoring his enduring appeal. The documentary features contributions from filmmaker and artist Peter Greenaway, Times art critic Rachel Campbell-Johnston, and museum director Charles de Mooij. It examines hidden details in Bosch's paintings, such as cannibal priests and three-headed birds, and uses advanced technology from the Bosch Research and Conservation Project to reveal new discoveries. The film also reconstructs the original forms of Bosch's altarpieces, now dispersed across major museums worldwide.