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