Hieronymus Bosch e análise das imagens

Composição, relação e iconologia

Abstract

This article analyzes the visual representations in the works of Hieronymus Bosch, focusing on their symbolic complexity and the multiplicity of meanings evoked by his images. The objective is to demonstrate how different methodological approaches such as image-object, composite images, and iconology, can be applied to the interpretation of his work. The methodology adopted is a bibliographic review, grounded in authors such as Baschet (1996; 2015), Schmitt (2007), and Warburg. The results indicate that Bosch’s images operate not merely as visual representations, but as symbolic constructions deeply rooted in the cultural, religious, and social tensions of the fifteenth century. The analysis shows that the integrated interaction of visual elements gives rise to ambiguous narratives that resist singular interpretations. It is concluded that, by articulating these methodological tools, it becomes possible to access deeper layers of meaning in Bosch’s work, understanding his images as visual devices of critique, memory, and collective imagination.