Fat Belly Monster with Dagger – Hell Creature Hieronymus Bosch Statue (JB19)

Fat Belly Monster with Dagger from Bosch’s Temptation of Saint Anthony

This Hieronymus Bosch statue represents one of the most memorable demons from the right panel of The Temptation of Saint Anthony. In the original triptych, Saint Anthony resists countless temptations. He turns his gaze away from a naked devil queen and her entourage. Instead, his eyes fall on a richly set table, a clear symbol of greed. Nearby stands this strange, swollen creature with a dagger in its belly, already showing the cost of excess.

The monster’s large torso and short legs give it a comic, almost clown-like appearance. Yet the knife plunged into its fat stomach tells another story. Bosch used this figure as a warning against intemperance. The damage is already done. Bloated appetite leads to self-destruction. This Hieronymus Bosch statue captures that uncomfortable mix of humor and consequence. Its wide eyes look outward as if acknowledging the viewer and silently asking, “Is this where uncontrolled desire ends?”

About This Parastone Bosch Figurine

Parastone Museum Collection has transformed Bosch’s painted demon into a detailed Hieronymus Bosch statue with character on every side. The pot-belly curves outward, with the dagger’s hilt firmly embedded in the flesh. Folds, seams, and tiny textures echo the original brushwork while taking advantage of three-dimensional form. From every angle, the figure feels both oddly endearing and deeply unsettling.

The eyes are one of the most striking features. They stare directly outward in quiet recognition. This direct gaze establishes a link between the demon and the viewer. It suggests that greed and overindulgence are not remote faults, but human tendencies close to home. As a Hieronymus Bosch figurine, it invites reflection each time it catches your eye on a shelf or desk.

Features and Details

• Medium: Collectible-quality resin with hand-painted details, matte and glossy finish.
• Dimensions: 4 in L × 3.5 in W × 2.75 in H.
• Weight: Approx. 0.6 lbs.
• Collection: Parastone Mouseion 3D Collection, item JB19.
• Included: Full-color card of the original painting and a description card about the artist and artwork in four languages.
• Explore more demons and saints: Visit our Bosch collection for additional figurines of heaven and hell.

Symbolism of Greed and Intemperance

In Bosch’s vision, Saint Anthony stands as a model of resistance. He turns away from seduction, flattery, and worldly distraction. The lavish table and this wounded creature stand nearby as a counter-example. The monstrous belly suggests a life ruled by appetite. The dagger shows the outcome of overindulgence. This Hieronymus Bosch statue condenses those ideas into a single, unforgettable figure.

Bosch often treated sin with a mixture of wit and severity. The Fat Belly Monster looks almost comical, yet the injury is real. The joke has already gone too far. As a Hieronymus Bosch figurine, the piece reflects that double tone. It amuses at first glance and then invites a more serious reading.

The Temptation of Saint Anthony Triptych

The Temptation of Saint Anthony is one of Bosch’s great religious altarpieces. It shows the saint surrounded by demons, illusions, and worldly distractions. While ordinary people fall into sin, Anthony remains steadfast. Bosch contrasts the calm saint with a whirlwind of grotesque creatures. This Hieronymus Bosch sculpture comes from that rich world of moral storytelling.

The triptych would have encouraged viewers to reflect on their own lives. Which path do they follow—Anthony’s discipline or the monster’s excess? Bosch used fantasy to make spiritual ideas memorable. By owning this Hieronymus Bosch figurine, collectors bring a small piece of that theatrical altarpiece into their daily environment.

Northern Renaissance Context

Hieronymus Bosch lived in ’s-Hertogenbosch during the late fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries. He worked in a Northern Renaissance world where medieval devotion met emerging interest in observation and symbolism. His paintings draw on manuscript illumination, popular tales, and religious teaching. This Hieronymus Bosch statue continues that heritage by turning a small painted demon into a tangible object of reflection.

Bosch criticized hypocrisy and immorality across all social levels. He spared neither clergy, nobles, nor common people. His grotesque figures show how vices deform the soul. The Fat Belly Monster with Dagger is one such warning image. As a Hieronymus Bosch sculpture, it gives modern viewers a physical reminder of those timeless themes.

For More Reading

• Learn more about Bosch’s altarpieces and their history at the AF Prado Museum: Bosch Altarpieces – Historical Overview .
• Explore enlarged details of Bosch’s paintings in The Public Domain Review: Bosch’s Painted Creatures – Image Details .