Postcard - Hieronymus Bosch, The Ship of Fools
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Postcard - Hieronymus Bosch, The Ship of Fools
This postcard featuring Hieronymus Bosch’s famous motif “The Ship of Fools” is printed on high-quality, extra-thick matte cardstock. Its refined feel and brilliant image make it a special gift or a stylish accompaniment to a personal message for someone dear to you.
Product details:
- High-quality cardstock
- Paper weight: 260–350 g/m²
- Format: 101 × 152 mm
- Paper thickness: 0.34 mm
- Front with high-quality coating

Hieronymus Bosch – The Ship of Fools
A satirical masterpiece full of symbolism and timeless social criticism
With his famous painting “The Ship of Fools”, Hieronymus Bosch created a fascinating depiction of human folly, excess, and vanity. The work shows a society aboard a boat, whose passengers give themselves over entirely to pleasure while the ship drifts aimlessly across the water.
With its wealth of details, enigmatic figures, and subtle visual language, Bosch holds up a mirror to society. His satirical depiction of human weaknesses has lost none of its relevance in more than 500 years.
As a high-quality postcard, this extraordinary artwork brings a piece of art history into everyday life. Whether as a small gift, a special greeting card, or an addition to your own art collection, it’s a stylish motif for lovers of the Old Masters and fine art.
Details about the original artwork:
- Artist: Hieronymus Bosch (c. 1450–1516)
- Title: The Ship of Fools
- Date: approx. 1490–1500
- Technique: Oil painting on wood panel
- Original dimensions: approx. 32.5 × 58 cm (width × height)
- Location: Musée du Louvre, Paris
A special postcard for everyone who appreciates historical art, profound symbolism, and extraordinary imagery.

