Hieronymus Bosch is one of the most intriguing painters of theNorthern Renaissance.
The floating performance is acted out in a river in the Dutch artist’s hometown.
The Dommel River in s-Hertogenbosch is the stage for the Bosch Parade, which last took place in 2019.
Over 25,000 spectators watched as 15 separate tableaus were used to tell a single narrative.
Dressed in colorful costumes, each performer helps add to the spectacle.
Uniting each scene is a single musical composition.
In fact, music was a key component of the eighth edition of the parade.
There was even a floating grand piano incorporated into the tableau.
From the chaos after the battle, a new order has to emerge.
If this floating parade has piqued your interest, you have time to book your travel plans.
The next Bosch Parade will take place from June 17 to June 20, 2021 in s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands.
The Bosch Parade celebrates the surreal and symbolic artwork of Dutch painter Hieronymus Bosch.
Fifteen floating tableaus take inspiration from the artwork of the Northern Renaissance painter.
Over 250 people helped bring the event to life, which took place in Bosch’s hometown.
Detail, The Garden of Earthly Delights' by Hieronymus Bosch (c. 1490 1510).
Related Articles:
Detail, ‘The Garden of Earthly Delights' by Hieronymus Bosch (c. 1490 – 1510).
