De Lusten van Engelbrecht – Perspectives on a Masterpiece

The exhibition The Lusts of Engelbrecht offers a new perspective on The Garden of Earthly Delights by Jheronimus Bosch. See the iconic triptych through the eyes of contemporary artists. From digital paradises to a game-like descent into hell, Eelco Brand, Margit Lukács & Persijn Broersen, SMACK and Floris Kaayk bring the masterpiece to life in a new way.

Delve into the exciting history of The Garden of Earthly Delights. How did it eventually end up in the Museo del Prado in Madrid? What was the role of the likely commissioner, Engelbrecht II of Nassau? Why did this high nobleman at the Burgundian court and Knight of the Golden Fleece choose the theme of Lust?