Bosch (b sh, bôsh, bôs), Hieronymus 1450?-1516. Dutch painter whose largely religious works are characterized by grotesque, fantastic creatures mingling with human figures. |
Bosch [bɒʃ]
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1. (Biographies / Bosch, Carl (1874-1940) M, German, SCIENCE: chemist) Carl. 1874-1940, German chemist, who adapted the Haber process to produce ammonia for industrial use. He shared the Nobel prize for chemistry 1931
2. (Biographies / Bosch, Hieronymus (?1450-1516) M, Dutch, ARTS AND CRAFTS: painter) Hieronymus (hɪˈrɒnɪməs), original name probably Jerome van Aken (or Aeken). ?1450-1516, Dutch painter, noted for his macabre allegorical representations of biblical subjects in brilliant transparent colours, esp the triptych The Garden of Earthly Delights
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| Noun | 1. | Bosch - Dutch painter (1450-1516) |
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