Utterly unique, Bosch’s proto-surrealist art has captivated the imagination of the world for centuries. Weird and wonderful expressions of heaven and hell, terrifying warnings against the failings of humanity, restless imaginings rich in religious symbolism, these paintings ring just as true to us today as we consider our hectic, excessive, and sometimes catastrophic world. This talk will largely focus on his extraordinary painting The Garden of Earthly Delights, a milestone work created as the 15th century drew to a close. Fear was in the hearts of many at the turning of the tide – the year 1500.