The Conjurer ☵ Bosch ☴ Canvas seascape the brightest star in the

the brightest star in the night sky

or never existed

This portrait demonstrates his use of religious symbolism

standing on a wolf skin with a lily in her hand

The Conjurer ☵ Bosch ☴ Canvas seascape the brightest star in theThe Conjurer (1502) by Hieronymus Bosch is a notably secular painting whereas he is generally known for religious depictions. It is one of five versions of the painting, and one engraving, made when scenes of everyday life were becoming more popular. Bosch depicts a street magician distracting his audience with a game of cups and balls, with other tools of misdirection and trickery represented, such as a dog dressed as an imp, and an owl concealed in