life and work jheronimus van aken, also known as hieronymus bosch, was a dutch/netherlandish painter from brabant, active in the 15th-16th century. his work, characterized by fantastical illustrations of religious concepts and narratives, has left an indelible mark on the art world. little is known of bosch's life, with only a few records mentioning his name in the municipal archives of 's-hertogenbosch. he spent most of his life in the town of 's-hertogenbosch, where he was born in his grandfather's house. the roots of his forefathers are in nijmegen and aachen, reflected in his surname: va…