Haywain 1500

“The Haywain” (c. 1500) is a triptych oil painting by the Dutch painter Hieronymus Bosch, known for its fantastical imagery and complex symbolism. It is one of Bosch's most famous works, and it is currently on display at the Museo del Prado in Madrid, Spain. The central panel of the triptych depicts a massive haywain, pulled by a team of strange creatures, surrounded by a bustling crowd of people and animals. The left panel of the triptych shows a scene from the Garden of Eden, while the right panel depicts a scene from Hell. The triptych is filled with allegorical figures and symbols, which have been interpreted in many different ways by scholars. The work is generally viewed as a commentary on human folly and the dangers of sin, and is considered one of the most important examples of Northern Renaissance art.