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[–] setsneedtofeed@lemmy.world 17 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (3 children)

Strawberries were symbolic of purity, so there is a lot of allusion happening in this painting which is actually a three panel piece.

As for what that allusion is, there's actually debate on that. Some people think the middle panel was meant to represent a fall to earthy decadence. People are devouring the strawberries, leading to ruin and Hell in the final panel. The alternate interpretation is the center shows an aspirational paradise, a heaven on earth located between Christ and Hell and in contrast to Hell.

I personally vibe with the first interpretation.

[–] skisnow@lemmy.ca 10 points 1 week ago

These strawberries are the ones used to make the jam that Technotronic wants us to pump up.

[–] Justas@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 week ago

Ah, yes, the Hurdy Gurdy, the most evil of instruments.

[–] PugJesus@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

Bosch is so fascinating.