The format of Hieronymus Bosch's Garden of Earthly Delights (Figs. 22-20 and 22-21), which was commissioned by an aristocrat for his Brussels townhouse, conforms to a long tradition of

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The format of Hieronymus Bosch's Garden of Earthly Delights conforms to the tradition of church altarpieces. The triptych format was commonly used for altarpieces, and the inclusion of religious themes and imagery also suggests its intended use in a religious context.

The Format of Hieronymus Bosch's Garden of Earthly Delights (Figs