How does The Garden of Earthly Delights draw from contemporary artistic convention?
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During Bosch's life, human sexuality was seen as evidence of original sin. The triptych is traditionally considered a warning of the consequences of lust.
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Bosch uses imagery that is common in the art of his time, such as the religious symbolism of Adam and Eve.