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Washington DC's National Gallery of Art holds 1 work by Hieronymus Bosch (1450–1516) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.
Bosch was a uniquely singular figure in the history of art, known for densely populated scenes of sin, temptation, and damnation filled with fantastical hybrid creatures. He worked his entire life in 's-Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands. The Garden of Earthly Delights, at the Prado in Madrid, is his masterpiece and one of the most discussed paintings in Western art.
National Gallery of Art
Washington DC · 1 work on display
The National Gallery on Trafalgar Square houses one of the world's great collections of Western European painting, from the 13th to the 19th century, with particular strength in the Dutch Golden Age and Impressionism. Entry to the permanent collection is free.
About the artist
Hieronymus Bosch
Dutch · Early Netherlandish · 1450–1516
Bosch was a uniquely singular figure in the history of art, known for densely populated scenes of sin, temptation, and damnation filled with fantastical hybrid creatures. He worked his entire life in 's-Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands. The Garden of Earthly Delights, at the Prado in Madrid, is his masterpiece and one of the most discussed paintings in Western art.
Key works
The Garden of Earthly DelightsThe Haywain TriptychThe Last Judgement
Frequently asked questions
How many Hieronymus Bosch paintings are on display in Washington DC?
Our current data shows 1 Hieronymus Bosch painting on display in Washington DC, held at the National Gallery of Art.
Which museum in Washington DC has the most Hieronymus Bosch paintings?
National Gallery of Art holds all 1 known Hieronymus Bosch work in Washington DC.
Where else can I see Hieronymus Bosch's paintings?
Hieronymus Bosch's paintings are distributed across museums in multiple countries. Our artist page lists every city in our collection where their work is currently on display — use it to plan a multi-city trip or find works closer to home. Browse all cities for Hieronymus Bosch →
Planning your visit to Washington DC
Washington DC's Smithsonian museums — including the National Gallery of Art, American Art Museum, and Hirshhorn — are all permanently free to enter. They're clustered along the National Mall and easily walked between. The National Gallery has two buildings connected by an underground passage; the East Building houses 20th-century art.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.