The first work we talked about was Hieronymus Bosch, The Garden of Earthly Delights, c. 1510-15. Oil on panel, 7’3” x 12’ 9”. Madrid: Prado. We have already seen this painting before, however, we discussed its purpose as a conversation piece. We can see hell on the right and the ability for religion to transform things (alchemy). We then observed works by Pieter Bruegel including The Blind Leading the Blind, and Hunters in the Snow. The Blind Leading the Blind is based on the Gospel of Matthew and has and underlying meaning that people shouldn’t follow one another if the leader doesn’t know where they are going. This relates to a main topic we spoke about in many classes, art that includes allusions.