The Stone Operation / The Extraction of the Stone Madness / The Cure of Folly
- Artist
- Hieronymus Bosch
- Date
- c.1494 - c.1516
- Style
- Northern renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Museo del Prado
"The Stone Operation / The Extraction of the Stone Madness / The Cure of Folly" is a complex Panel that embodies the intricate symbolism characteristic of Northern renaissance art. This religious painting, created using oil paints, depicts a satirical allegory addressing the folly of human ignorance and the supposed cure for such madness. Its detailed scene juxtaposes surreal elements with moral allegories, reflecting both the era's religious themes and innovative Surrealism influences, making it a rich example of Northern renaissance artistic complexity.
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