Don't forget Bosch's standards would have been lower - he died three years before chocolate arrived in Europe, half a century before the invention of gelato, and 473 years before the release of unrelated Belgian techno anthem "Pump Up the Jam".

[–] setsneedtofeed@lemmy.world 17 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks 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 2 weeks ago

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

[–] Justas@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 weeks ago

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

[–] PugJesus@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

Bosch is so fascinating.

[–] Technus@lemmy.zip 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Dude's mind would have been blown by an avacado.

[–] theUwUhugger@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

You think the taste of a clean penis would have revolutionized an artist? Or do you mean its wonky look or something?

[–] Technus@lemmy.zip 7 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I was thinking more simply, cause it's a fruit but it's savory.

A clean penis, huh? Can't say I know what that tastes like but at least it's not a dirty one.

[–] Bonus@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Clean Penis is this Labor Day's hottest club. It's got everything. Eye bleach, protest signs, Dan Cortese...

[–] Technus@lemmy.zip 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I can tell that screenshot is from SNL but I don't get the reference.

[–] pyre@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

this is a bill hader character Stefan (sp?) who regularly showed up on weekend update to talk about clubs etc, night life basically. his script always had surprise changes by john mulaney so he'd usually break, cracking up in the middle of the segment because he never knew what would be on the final cards.

[–] Bonus@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

Great description!

[–] theUwUhugger@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

It does? (https://www.pedestrian.tv/online/avocado-clean-dick-twitter-investigation/) And they could have categorized it as a veggie, like they did with tomatoes…

[–] setsneedtofeed@lemmy.world 15 points 2 weeks ago

Bosch is a well known weirdo.

[–] mwproductions@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago

I'm a bit of a pomophile myself.

[–] logicbomb@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

All of that sinning is going to work up a gluttonous appetite.

[–] Wolf314159@startrek.website 2 points 2 weeks ago

Let's play Peaches on some peaches.

[–] Dreaming_Novaling@lemmy.zip 2 points 2 weeks ago

My mind was like, "hehe this looks like some shit Hieronymus Bosch would draw" and then went to the comments and realized it was literally him. Anyway, thank Metaphor Re:fantazio for teaching me about this guy, I thought Atlus just lost their minds for a sec with the monster designs.

[–] Fleur_@aussie.zone 1 points 2 weeks ago

You'll never guess what fruit in the pleasure garden is symbolic of