Pocket Art Bird With Letter by Hieronymus Bosch Miniature

The Bird with Letter Statue by Parastone is a three-dimensional representation of the bird-like figure from the left panel of Hieronymus Bosch's The Temptation of Saint Anthony triptych, a work from the Northern Renaissance. The strange creature, one of many bizarre figures in the painting, is shown with a hunchback, a tin hat, skates, and a sealed letter in its beak. The letter’s inscription is mysterious and open to various interpretations, adding to the intrigue of Bosch's fantastical imagery. This statue is part of the highly collectible Parastone Museum Collection and comes with a gift box.

Measuring 3.75 inches in height, 3.25 inches in width, and 2.1 inches in depth, the statue weighs 8 ounces. Bosch, a precursor to surrealism, used these eerie, symbolic creatures to convey Christian teachings through strange and mystical imagery. The birdlike monster could be delivering a message to other figures in the scene, and the peculiar funnel-like headgear adds to its absurdity. Bosch’s style, influenced by medieval manuscript illustrations, critiques the hypocrisy and moral failings of his time with a combination of dark humor and theological symbolism.