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Sky Arte documentary reveals Bosch's secrets with high-tech imaging

publication · 2026-04-27

A new documentary, 'Jheronimus Bosch – Unto dal diavolo,' premiering on Sky Arte on May 25, delves into the life and work of the Dutch painter Hieronymus Bosch. Produced over five years, the film follows a team of experts who traveled globally to study his paintings. It reveals a newly discovered work, 'The Temptation of St. Anthony' at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City. Director Pieter van Huystee employs high-resolution lenses, X-rays, and infrared rays to unveil hidden details, offering unprecedented insight into Bosch's creative universe.

Key facts

  • Documentary 'Jheronimus Bosch – Unto dal diavolo' airs on Sky Arte on May 25.
  • The film took five years to produce.
  • A previously unknown work, 'The Temptation of St. Anthony,' is featured at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
  • Director Pieter van Huystee uses high-resolution lenses, X-rays, and infrared rays.
  • The documentary reconstructs Bosch's life and presents his oeuvre in a new light.
  • Bosch is known for dense, complex scenes with bizarre and monstrous subjects.
  • The film highlights the contribution of a group of experts who studied Bosch's paintings worldwide.
  • Sky Arte content is curated by Artribune.

Entities

Artists

  • Hieronymus Bosch
  • Pieter van Huystee

Institutions

  • Sky Arte
  • Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Kansas City
  • United States

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