The State Hermitage Museum presents “The Garden of Earthly Delights by a follower of Hieronymus Bosch,” on display through January 15, 2017.The paintings by a follower of Bosch, which belongs to the picture gallery of the State Hermitage, is being presented to the public for the first time since it entered the museum and underwent restoration. Paying a tribute to this master’s genius, the State Hermitage is presenting a copy of the central part of Hieronymus Bosch’s most celebrated work – The Garden of Earthly Delights. The original is in the Prado National Museum in Madrid. The artist has a cautionary message reminding the viewer that after their present life everyone without exception will find themselves facing the judgment of heaven.The exhibition is on view at Menshikov Palace, State Hermitage Museum, Russia, 190000, St Petersburg, Dvortsovaya Naberezhnaya (Embankment).For details, visit: http://www.hermitagemuseum.org/wps/portal/hermitage/what-s-on/temp_exh/2016/boskh/?lng=enClick on the slideshow for a sneak peek at the exhibition.
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