Fall of the Damned 1504

"Fall of the Damned" (1504) is a small panel painting by the Early Netherlandish master Hieronymus Bosch, known for his detailed and imaginative depictions of the supernatural and the grotesque. The painting is a fragment from a larger triptych, and it depicts a chaotic scene of the damned falling into Hell, as seen in the dark background with swirling figures. The composition is densely packed with intricate details, typical of Bosch's style, which often explores themes of sin, punishment, and the Last Judgment. This fragment, often analyzed for its symbolism and imagery, offers a glimpse into the artist's fascinating and unsettling vision of the afterlife.