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Trompe L Oeil Collection (page 10)

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Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: Jacob and Joseph, Sistine Chapel (fresco)

Jacob and Joseph, Sistine Chapel (fresco)
828662 Jacob and Joseph, Sistine Chapel (fresco) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); eGiuliano Valsecchi; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: Portrait of Louis XIV King of France (1638-1715) Detail

Portrait of Louis XIV King of France (1638-1715) Detail
JLJ4646158 Portrait of Louis XIV King of France (1638-1715) Detail. Painting by Jean Garnier (1632-1705) 17th century. Dim 1, 74 x 2, 23 m by Garnier

Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: A Trompe l Oeil of a Cabinet Door with an Engraving (oil on canvas)

A Trompe l Oeil of a Cabinet Door with an Engraving (oil on canvas)
781615 A Trompe l Oeil of a Cabinet Door with an Engraving (oil on canvas) by German School, (18th century); 63x52.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; German

Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: A Trompe l Oeil Letter Rack with Letters and a Medallion (oil on panel)

A Trompe l Oeil Letter Rack with Letters and a Medallion (oil on panel)
781578 A Trompe l Oeil Letter Rack with Letters and a Medallion (oil on panel) by Valette-Penot, Jean (1710-77); 66x51 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; French

Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: Fantastic architecture, Pompei, Italy (fresco)

Fantastic architecture, Pompei, Italy (fresco)
885469 Fantastic architecture, Pompei, Italy (fresco) by Roman, (1st century BC); Casa dei Vettii, Pompei, Italy; out of copyright

Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: Madonna and Child (marble)

Madonna and Child (marble)
875132 Madonna and Child (marble) by Mino da Fiesole (1430-1484); St. Peters Basilica, Vatican City; eGiuliano Valsecchi; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: Geometry, 1760 (fresco transferred to canvas)

Geometry, 1760 (fresco transferred to canvas)
3618016 Geometry, 1760 (fresco transferred to canvas) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); 370.8 x 147 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: Saint Elias of Jerusalem and Saint Anthony Abbot (fresco)

Saint Elias of Jerusalem and Saint Anthony Abbot (fresco)
3469958 Saint Elias of Jerusalem and Saint Anthony Abbot (fresco) by Padova, Antonio da (16th century); Church of St. Rok, Draguc, Croatia; eMark Edward Smith; Croatian, out of copyright

Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: Scenes from the Life of Christ (fresco)

Scenes from the Life of Christ (fresco)
3469932 Scenes from the Life of Christ (fresco) by Padova, Antonio da (16th century); Church of St. Rok, Draguc, Croatia; eMark Edward Smith; Croatian, out of copyright

Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: Ecce Homo, 1500-22 (fresco)

Ecce Homo, 1500-22 (fresco)
3496277 Ecce Homo, 1500-22 (fresco) by Ambrogio da Fossano (Il Bergognone) (c.1460-1523); Certosa di Pavia, Lombardy, Italy; (add.info.: Left transept. Certosa di Pavia)

Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: The Bankers Table, 1877 (oil on canvas)

The Bankers Table, 1877 (oil on canvas)
3493195 The Bankers Table, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Harnett, William Michael (1848-92); 20.3x30.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; American, out of copyright

Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: Rack Picture for Dr. Nones, 1879 (oil on canvas)

Rack Picture for Dr. Nones, 1879 (oil on canvas)
2969132 Rack Picture for Dr. Nones, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Mitchell, William A. (1828-1890) (attr.to); 45.7x37.8 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Frederick G

Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: Warden Thomas Cranley (brass)

Warden Thomas Cranley (brass)
NCO412324 Warden Thomas Cranley (brass) by English School, (14th century); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: Two Young Men (oil on panel)

Two Young Men (oil on panel)
FIT450381 Two Young Men (oil on panel) by Broeck, Crispin van den (1523-1591); 44.5x60 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: Dome of the Church of St Ignatius, 1685 (fresco)

Dome of the Church of St Ignatius, 1685 (fresco)
704434 Dome of the Church of St Ignatius, 1685 (fresco) by Pozzo, Andrea (1642-1709); Sant Ignazio, Rome, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: The Triumph of the Sacred Name of Jesus, Church of the Gesu, Rome (fresco)

The Triumph of the Sacred Name of Jesus, Church of the Gesu, Rome (fresco)
702419 The Triumph of the Sacred Name of Jesus, Church of the Gesu, Rome (fresco) by Baciccio, Il (Giovanni B. Gaulli) (1639-1709); Church of the Gesu, Rome, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: View of the Kings Gallery and vaulted ceiling depicting God among angels

View of the Kings Gallery and vaulted ceiling depicting God among angels
PWI91905 View of the Kings Gallery and vaulted ceiling depicting God among angels, and The Resurrection of Christ (apse vault) painted in collaboration with Charles de Lafosse (1636-1716)

Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: The Three Cherubs (grisaille), Putti with the attributes to Hercules and Mercury, 1767

The Three Cherubs (grisaille), Putti with the attributes to Hercules and Mercury, 1767
BAL4884 The Three Cherubs (grisaille), Putti with the attributes to Hercules and Mercury, 1767 by Beesten, Abraham Hendrick van (18th century); Private Collection; Roy Miles Fine Paintings; Dutch

Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: Ceiling in the Autumn Room, Brignole Gallery (fresco) (b / w photo)

Ceiling in the Autumn Room, Brignole Gallery (fresco) (b / w photo)
ALI367679 Ceiling in the Autumn Room, Brignole Gallery (fresco) (b/w photo) by Piola, Domenico the Elder (1627-1703); Palazzo Rosso, Genoa

Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: Allegory of Winter, on the vault of the Winter Room (fresco) (b / w photo)

Allegory of Winter, on the vault of the Winter Room (fresco) (b / w photo)
ALI367678 Allegory of Winter, on the vault of the Winter Room (fresco) (b/w photo) by Piola, Domenico the Elder (1627-1703); Palazzo Rosso, Genoa, Italy; Alinari

Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: An apartment designed by Fornasetti, 1950s (b / w photo)

An apartment designed by Fornasetti, 1950s (b / w photo)
STC439609 An apartment designed by Fornasetti, 1950s (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: The Resurrection, c. 1463 (fresco) (see also 109787, 205585, 205586)

The Resurrection, c. 1463 (fresco) (see also 109787, 205585, 205586)
BBC205587 The Resurrection, c.1463 (fresco) (see also 109787, 205585, 205586) by Francesca, Piero della (c.1415-92); Pinacoteca, Sansepolcro, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: Cashier Counter with coins, 1829 (oil on canvas)

Cashier Counter with coins, 1829 (oil on canvas)
RAF228157 Cashier Counter with coins, 1829 (oil on canvas) by Joncherie, Gabriel-Germain (fl.1828-44); 44x35 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: The Blessed Philip Benitius, c. 1505-6 (tempera on poplar wood)

The Blessed Philip Benitius, c. 1505-6 (tempera on poplar wood)
BFM286769 The Blessed Philip Benitius, c.1505-6 (tempera on poplar wood) by Perugino, Pietro (c.1445-1523); 158x64.5 cm; Lindenau Museum, Altenburg

Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: Ms. 1058-1975, f. 34v: detail of a floral border from a Book of Hours, c. 1500 (vellum)

Ms. 1058-1975, f. 34v: detail of a floral border from a Book of Hours, c. 1500 (vellum)
FIT276167 Ms. 1058-1975, f.34v: detail of a floral border from a Book of Hours, c.1500 (vellum) by Flemish School, (16th century); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: St. Helena, c. 1505-06 (tempera on poplar wood)

St. Helena, c. 1505-06 (tempera on poplar wood)
BFM286768 St. Helena, c.1505-06 (tempera on poplar wood) by Perugino, Pietro (c.1445-1523); 157.5x64.8 cm; Lindenau Museum, Altenburg

Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: Interior of the Theatre, built 1580-85 (b / w photo)

Interior of the Theatre, built 1580-85 (b / w photo)
ALI252722 Interior of the Theatre, built 1580-85 (b/w photo) by Palladio, Andrea (1508-80) & Scamozzi, Vincenzo (1552-1616); Teatro Olimpico, Vicenza

Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: Detail of the vaulted ceiling of the Sala delle Asse with a geometric branch pergola design, c

Detail of the vaulted ceiling of the Sala delle Asse with a geometric branch pergola design, c. 1498 (fresco)
ALI246097 Detail of the vaulted ceiling of the Sala delle Asse with a geometric branch pergola design, c.1498 (fresco) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); Castello Sforzesco, Milan

Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: Perspective Design for a Ceiling (pen & ink and wash on paper)

Perspective Design for a Ceiling (pen & ink and wash on paper)
UCL267685 Perspective Design for a Ceiling (pen & ink and wash on paper) by Pencz, Georg (1500-50); UCL Art Museum, University College London, UK; eUCL Art Museum, University College London; German

Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: Cupboard (oil on canvas)

Cupboard (oil on canvas)
XKH145546 Cupboard (oil on canvas) by Gysbrechts, Franciscus (fl.c.1660); 116x68.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: The Liberal Arts Triumphing over Ignorance (fresco) (see also 95841)

The Liberal Arts Triumphing over Ignorance (fresco) (see also 95841)
FTB95841 The Liberal Arts Triumphing over Ignorance (fresco) (see also 95841) by Diziani, Gasparo (1689-1767); Ca Rezzonico, Museo del Settecento, Venice, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: Perspective View of the Carousel Room, constructed for the occasion of the marriage of

Perspective View of the Carousel Room, constructed for the occasion of the marriage of
STC101858 Perspective View of the Carousel Room, constructed for the occasion of the marriage of Monseigneur Le Dauphin, engraved by Oubrier (colour engraving) by French School

Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: View of the Sala dei Cavalli, 1528 (photo) (for details see 78490-97)

View of the Sala dei Cavalli, 1528 (photo) (for details see 78490-97)
BEN78489 View of the Sala dei Cavalli, 1528 (photo) (for details see 78490-97) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (and workshop); Palazzo del Te, Mantua, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian

Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: Annunciation, 1501 (fresco)

Annunciation, 1501 (fresco)
BEN85510 Annunciation, 1501 (fresco) by Pinturicchio, Bernardino di Betto (c.1452-1513); Baglioni Chapel, Santa Maria Maggiore, Spello

Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: Room of the Castellana di Vergi showing the frescoed walls

Room of the Castellana di Vergi showing the frescoed walls
BEN85103 Room of the Castellana di Vergi showing the frescoed walls and frieze depicting a medieval French romance (photo) by Italian School, (14th century); Museo della Casa Fiorentina Antica

Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: The Empress Josephines (1763-1814) Bedroom at Malmaison, 1870 (oil on panel)

The Empress Josephines (1763-1814) Bedroom at Malmaison, 1870 (oil on panel)
MMT154106 The Empress Josephines (1763-1814) Bedroom at Malmaison, 1870 (oil on panel) by Viger du Vigneau, Jean Louis Victor (1819-79); 81x115 cm; Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; French

Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: The Manege Gallop with the Right Leg (top) and

The Manege Gallop with the Right Leg (top) and
GG128240 The Manege Gallop with the Right Leg (top) and Terre a Terre to the Right (bottom), c.1750 (oil on canvas) by Butler, Thomas, of Pall Mall (fl.1750-59) (attr)

Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: The Seat and Posture of the Manege (top) and

The Seat and Posture of the Manege (top) and
GG128232 The Seat and Posture of the Manege (top) and The Horse Walking on the Volte to the Right (bottom), c.1750 (oil on canvas) by Butler, Thomas, of Pall Mall (fl.1750-59) (attr)

Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: Apotheosis of the Spanish Monarchy (fresco)

Apotheosis of the Spanish Monarchy (fresco)
MAE170577 Apotheosis of the Spanish Monarchy (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Palacio Real de Madrid, Spain; ePaul Maeyaert; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: The semicircular ionic portico, detail of the ceiling vault depicting a putto feeding a

The semicircular ionic portico, detail of the ceiling vault depicting a putto feeding a
BEN107132 The semicircular ionic portico, detail of the ceiling vault depicting a putto feeding a young satyr grapes, 1551-55 (fresco) by Venale, Pietro (fl.1541-83); Villa Giulia, Rome

Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: The Sala di Aurora (Hall of the Dawn) detail of an Allegory of Night

The Sala di Aurora (Hall of the Dawn) detail of an Allegory of Night
BEN107108 The Sala di Aurora (Hall of the Dawn) detail of an Allegory of Night, 1621 (tempera on panel) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666); Casino dell Aurora Ludovisi, Rome

Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: Cleopatras Banquet, 1747-50 (fresco) (see also 176188 and 176768)

Cleopatras Banquet, 1747-50 (fresco) (see also 176188 and 176768)
ALG176189 Cleopatras Banquet, 1747-50 (fresco) (see also 176188 and 176768) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Palazzo Labia, Venice, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: Hope, c. 1305 (fresco)

Hope, c. 1305 (fresco)
BEN67142 Hope, c.1305 (fresco) by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone) (c.1266-1337); Scrovegni (Arena) Chapel, Padua, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: Faith, c. 1305 (fresco)

Faith, c. 1305 (fresco)
BEN67143 Faith, c.1305 (fresco) by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone) (c.1266-1337); Scrovegni (Arena) Chapel, Padua, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: Marriage of the Virgin, 1486-90 (fresco)

Marriage of the Virgin, 1486-90 (fresco)
5054038 Marriage of the Virgin, 1486-90 (fresco) by Ghirlandaio, Domenico (Domenico Bigordi) (1449-94); width: 450 cm; Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Italy; PicturesNow/UIG; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: Detail of the cyclops, from the destruction of the giants by Jupiters thunderbolts

Detail of the cyclops, from the destruction of the giants by Jupiters thunderbolts
3742540 Detail of the cyclops, from the destruction of the giants by Jupiters thunderbolts, Sala dei Giganti, 1536 (fresco) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (workshop of); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: La chute de Phaeton (Phaethon) (1625) - Fresco en trompe l

La chute de Phaeton (Phaethon) (1625) - Fresco en trompe l
LSE4196113 La chute de Phaeton (Phaethon) (1625) - Fresco en trompe l oeil by Carlone - Ceiling of the hall of the old medieval castle (1320) - Cagnes sur Mer (Cagnes-sur-Mer)

Background imageTrompe L Oeil Collection: Baroque architecture: staircase painted in trompe l oeil (trompe-l

Baroque architecture: staircase painted in trompe l oeil (trompe-l
LSE4196204 Baroque architecture: staircase painted in trompe l oeil (trompe-l oeil) (17th century). Painting by Jean Daret (1613-1668). Hotel de Chateaurenard



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"Trompe l'oeil: An Artistic Illusion" Step into the world of trompe l'oeil, where art seamlessly blends with reality. From ancient frescoes to modern masterpieces, this captivating technique has been enchanting viewers for centuries. Transport yourself back in time to the Villa of Livia, where a trompe l'oeil garden mural from 40-20 BC adorns the walls. Marvel at its intricate details and lifelike depiction of nature, blurring the line between painting and reality. Fast forward to 1913 and discover "The Winter Egg, " a dazzling creation crafted from quartz, platinum, orthoclase, and diamonds. This exquisite piece showcases how trompe l'oeil can transcend traditional mediums and transform them into something truly extraordinary. In "Quince, Cabbage, Melon, and Cucumber, " an oil on canvas masterpiece from c. 1602 by an unknown artist captures our attention with its deceptive realism. The fruits and vegetables appear so tangible that one might be tempted to reach out and touch them. Moving through history's tapestry of artistry is Oliver Cromwell's portrait from c. 1653. With meticulous brushstrokes capturing every wrinkle on his face, this oil on canvas work exemplifies how trompe l'oeil can breathe life into portraiture. Venturing beyond paintings lies architectural marvels like Kings Weston House in Bristol or Radnor House in Middlesex. These black-and-white photographs transport us into grand spaces adorned with baroque ceilings or painted urns nestled within niches – all meticulously designed to deceive our senses. "The Young Mechanic" by Nathaniel Jocelyn takes us back to 1848 when trompe l'oeil was used as a storytelling device. Through skillful rendering techniques, we witness a young boy engrossed in his mechanical pursuits – an illusion so convincing it almost feels like we are witnessing the scene firsthand.