You can enter Bosch's Garden of Eden in virtual reality — and it's really pretty
You can officially enter Hieronymus Bosch's famous painting, the Garden of Earthly Delights, in virtual reality — and it's stunning.The app, which works on iOS and Android, was created by Burell Durant Hifle (BDH), a digital ad agency, to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the artist's death.
You can only experience it though Google Cardboard, Google's inexpensive VR viewer.
Vimeo/BDHThe agency made the app for the Bosch 500 festival, which will take place in Bosch's home city of 's-Hertogenbosch, also known as Den Bosch, in the Netherlands. It will host a series of events begining February 23 and going until November 22.Vimeo/BDH“We are impressed by the authenticity of the experience and we are pleased to promote Bosch VR as part of our 500th celebrations of Hieronymus Bosch in 2016," Lian Duif, director of the Bosch festival, said. "This breathtaking app will enable Bosch fans all over the world as well as Bosch’s home city of ‘s-Hertogenbosch to enjoy his iconic painting.”
Vimeo/BDHThe app can be downloaded on iOS or Android.
You can enter a virtual representation of Bosch's Garden of Eden for free on the app, but will have to pay $3.99 to see Earthly Delights and Hell.Vimeo/BDHYou can also buy a special Bosch VR Cardboard edition for the occasion on Amazon.
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