Introduction - 1 The Enigma of Hieronymus Bosch - 2 The Spectacle of Human Folly: Bosch as Moralist - 3 A Tale of Two Triptychs - 4 Redemption through Emulation: The Imitation of Christ - 5 Martyrdom and Melancholy: The Suffering of the Saints - 6 An Apothecary's Vision? The St Anthony Triptych - 7 The Crucible of God: Bosch and Chemistry - 8 Salvation through Science: The Garden of Earthly Delights - 9 Mirroring the Millennium: Bosch's Apocalyptic Visions - 10 Lost and Found: The Legacy of Hieronymus Bosch
Laurinda Dixon received her PhD from Boston University and is currently Professor of Art History in the Department of Fine Arts at Syracuse University. She has published six books, including Alchemical Imagery in Bosch's 'Garden of Earthly Delights' and Perilous Chastity: Women and Illness in Pre-Enlightenment Art and Medicine. Dixon has lectured widely in museums and other public venues to audiences with varied expertise in art history and the history of science. Author's Residence: Syracuse, New York, US
'Though the artist was claimed by both Surrealists and hippies as one of their own, Dixon makes a compelling case that much of his outlandish imagery can be explained by the science and morality of his times.' Chris Hirst, The Independent, 17 October 2003 UK ' - left me with the feeling I was understanding the significance of Bosch's arcane imagery for the first time.' Frank Whitford, Sunday Times, 30 November 2003 UK
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