Wilhelm Fraenger

Wilhelm Fraenger was a leading Bosch scholar and specialist in folk literature. In his unconventional approach to art study, Fraenger sought to uncover hidden social and utopian meanings within artworks, challenging traditional interpretations. His work explores the connections between artistic creation, religious heresies, and folk cultures, offering provocative insights that often diverge from mainstream scholarship. Fraenger's scholarship invites readers to reconsider the historical context of art and discover its deeper, societal messages.