: Some believe the apocalyptic scenes of fire in his work, such as in The Garden of Earthly Delights , were inspired by a catastrophic fire he witnessed in the town square when he was 13.

The story of Den Bosch continues today through its unique traditions and architecture:

The city’s most famous resident, (born Jheronimus van Aken), took the city's name to sign his surreal, fantastical paintings.