REPROBATE TAPESTRY

£1,150.00

LIMITED EDITION — ONLY 10 MADE

Inspired by Hieronymus Bosch and the traditions that shaped him, this diptych unfolds like a fever dream, each panel an intricate web of allegory and nightmare.

• 100% Certified Recycled Wool & Cotton
• Woven tapestry featuring original artwork by Stevie Anderson (After Hieronymus Bosch)
• Limited edition of 10
• Approximate Dimensions: 150 × 130 cm | 59.1 × 51.2 in.
• Crafted in the Netherlands by master Dutch weavers
• Duties and taxes included for the UK, EU, USA and Australia

THE ARTWORK

On the left, worldly pleasures are on full display: opulent tents, debauched gatherings, and bizarre hybrids of human and beast cavorting across a lush, surreal landscape. A pink vessel sails across a river, its passengers caught in a grotesque procession of indulgence and folly. It is a tableau of unchecked desire, humanity’s weakness laid bare under the indifferent gaze of distant hills. This is the world before the fall: lush yet ominous, where excess rules and shadows begin to creep in.

The right panel plunges us into the chaos of damnation, a vision of Hell. The hills erupt into flames, and twisted creatures torment the damned in a dark, barren wasteland. A man lies dying in his bed, besieged by demonic figures clawing at his soul. The scene reflects a deep medieval anxiety about the vulnerability of the dying, where one’s soul was believed to hang in a precarious balance between redemption and damnation. The infamous "bed demons" of medieval folklore, sinister spirits said to torment sleepers and prey on the souls of the dying, appear in full force. These creatures, part demon and part nightmare, symbolised the spiritual and physical dangers of the transition between life and death, a liminal space where Hell’s agents wielded their greatest power.

These demons were often depicted as tempters or tormentors, embodying sins such as lust, greed, and sloth. Their presence near the bed highlights the precarious nature of the moment, as though Hell itself has gathered to claim the reprobate. This scene taps into a broader medieval tradition of Ars Moriendi, or the "art of dying," in which the final hours were seen as a spiritual battleground.

The vision presented here owes its form to a blend of medieval Christian doctrine, Dante’s Inferno, and older pagan mythologies. Fire, grotesque tormentors, and eternal suffering are drawn from Greek Hades, Norse Hel, and the medieval Church’s emphasis on moral judgment. Bosch and his followers absorbed and synthesised these traditions, crafting an infernal realm that feels both deeply personal and universally terrifying.

Yet beyond the medieval visions of fire and brimstone, this diptych also hints at a more immediate truth: Heaven and Hell are not distant realms but states of being that exist in the here and now. On the left, the indulgence and debauchery of unchecked desire create a Hell that masquerades as pleasure. On the right, the torments of guilt, regret, and squandered time are vividly played out in the suffering of the reprobate. These are not punishments reserved for some distant afterlife; they are consequences born from our own choices, unfolding in the fabric of our lives and deaths. Heaven and Hell are not far-off destinations. They are woven into our existence, their seeds sown in the moments we live and the paths we choose.

CARE GUIDE

To preserve your tapestry, keep away from direct sunlight, moisture and high humidity. Handle with clean, dry hands and gently dust with a soft brush. When storing, roll loosely and keep in a clean, dry place. Avoid folding, rubbing or using cleaning products on the woven surface.

DELIVERY & RETURNS

Shipping
In-stock tapestries are prepared and dispatched from our studio within 5–7 days. For pre-orders, the tapestry, frame or both are made to order. Please allow 1–3 months before dispatch, depending on our weavers’ schedule. Delivery time is additional and varies by destination.

If you need a tapestry by a specific date, email lexi@endlessjoy.co.uk before ordering and we’ll advise on timing.

We ship worldwide. Duties and taxes are included for orders to the UK, EU, USA, Canada and Australia, with nothing further to pay on delivery. For rates and estimated delivery times, see our Shipping & Returns page.

Tapestries ship separately from clothing and other items in your order.

Made-to-order returns
We don’t offer change-of-mind returns or exchanges on made-to-order tapestries. If your tapestry arrives damaged or faulty, please get in touch so we can help.

SUSTAINABILITY

These tapestries elevate textile art to a new level, blending intricate design with exceptional detail through advanced weaving technology. Lovingly crafted in the Netherlands, they are the work of a pioneering textile company, the first in the nation to achieve the prestigious OEKO-TEX STeP Level 2 sustainability certification.

Made with Newlife Yarns and OEKO-TEX® Standard 100-certified recycled wool and cotton, each tapestry embodies a commitment to eco-friendly materials. Produced in a factory powered entirely by 100% green energy, these works of art are as sustainable as they are beautiful—a harmonious fusion of creativity and ethical craftsmanship.

LIMITED EDITION — ONLY 10 MADE

Inspired by Hieronymus Bosch and the traditions that shaped him, this diptych unfolds like a fever dream, each panel an intricate web of allegory and nightmare.

• 100% Certified Recycled Wool & Cotton
• Woven tapestry featuring original artwork by Stevie Anderson (After Hieronymus Bosch)
• Limited edition of 10
• Approximate Dimensions: 150 × 130 cm | 59.1 × 51.2 in.
• Crafted in the Netherlands by master Dutch weavers
• Duties and taxes included for the UK, EU, USA and Australia

THE ARTWORK

On the left, worldly pleasures are on full display: opulent tents, debauched gatherings, and bizarre hybrids of human and beast cavorting across a lush, surreal landscape. A pink vessel sails across a river, its passengers caught in a grotesque procession of indulgence and folly. It is a tableau of unchecked desire, humanity’s weakness laid bare under the indifferent gaze of distant hills. This is the world before the fall: lush yet ominous, where excess rules and shadows begin to creep in.

The right panel plunges us into the chaos of damnation, a vision of Hell. The hills erupt into flames, and twisted creatures torment the damned in a dark, barren wasteland. A man lies dying in his bed, besieged by demonic figures clawing at his soul. The scene reflects a deep medieval anxiety about the vulnerability of the dying, where one’s soul was believed to hang in a precarious balance between redemption and damnation. The infamous "bed demons" of medieval folklore, sinister spirits said to torment sleepers and prey on the souls of the dying, appear in full force. These creatures, part demon and part nightmare, symbolised the spiritual and physical dangers of the transition between life and death, a liminal space where Hell’s agents wielded their greatest power.

These demons were often depicted as tempters or tormentors, embodying sins such as lust, greed, and sloth. Their presence near the bed highlights the precarious nature of the moment, as though Hell itself has gathered to claim the reprobate. This scene taps into a broader medieval tradition of Ars Moriendi, or the "art of dying," in which the final hours were seen as a spiritual battleground.

The vision presented here owes its form to a blend of medieval Christian doctrine, Dante’s Inferno, and older pagan mythologies. Fire, grotesque tormentors, and eternal suffering are drawn from Greek Hades, Norse Hel, and the medieval Church’s emphasis on moral judgment. Bosch and his followers absorbed and synthesised these traditions, crafting an infernal realm that feels both deeply personal and universally terrifying.

Yet beyond the medieval visions of fire and brimstone, this diptych also hints at a more immediate truth: Heaven and Hell are not distant realms but states of being that exist in the here and now. On the left, the indulgence and debauchery of unchecked desire create a Hell that masquerades as pleasure. On the right, the torments of guilt, regret, and squandered time are vividly played out in the suffering of the reprobate. These are not punishments reserved for some distant afterlife; they are consequences born from our own choices, unfolding in the fabric of our lives and deaths. Heaven and Hell are not far-off destinations. They are woven into our existence, their seeds sown in the moments we live and the paths we choose.

CARE GUIDE

To preserve your tapestry, keep away from direct sunlight, moisture and high humidity. Handle with clean, dry hands and gently dust with a soft brush. When storing, roll loosely and keep in a clean, dry place. Avoid folding, rubbing or using cleaning products on the woven surface.

DELIVERY & RETURNS

Shipping
In-stock tapestries are prepared and dispatched from our studio within 5–7 days. For pre-orders, the tapestry, frame or both are made to order. Please allow 1–3 months before dispatch, depending on our weavers’ schedule. Delivery time is additional and varies by destination.

If you need a tapestry by a specific date, email lexi@endlessjoy.co.uk before ordering and we’ll advise on timing.

We ship worldwide. Duties and taxes are included for orders to the UK, EU, USA, Canada and Australia, with nothing further to pay on delivery. For rates and estimated delivery times, see our Shipping & Returns page.

Tapestries ship separately from clothing and other items in your order.

Made-to-order returns
We don’t offer change-of-mind returns or exchanges on made-to-order tapestries. If your tapestry arrives damaged or faulty, please get in touch so we can help.

SUSTAINABILITY

These tapestries elevate textile art to a new level, blending intricate design with exceptional detail through advanced weaving technology. Lovingly crafted in the Netherlands, they are the work of a pioneering textile company, the first in the nation to achieve the prestigious OEKO-TEX STeP Level 2 sustainability certification.

Made with Newlife Yarns and OEKO-TEX® Standard 100-certified recycled wool and cotton, each tapestry embodies a commitment to eco-friendly materials. Produced in a factory powered entirely by 100% green energy, these works of art are as sustainable as they are beautiful—a harmonious fusion of creativity and ethical craftsmanship.