Trompe L Oeil Collection (page 11)

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

Winter. Allegory about the seasons. Painting by Giuseppe Arcimboldo (1527-1593)
LSE4104986 Winter. Allegory about the seasons. Painting by Giuseppe Arcimboldo (1527-1593). Musee du Louvre by Arcimboldo, Giuseppe (1527-93); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Winter)

Detail of a frieze from the tablinum, 40-20 BC (fresco)
LRI4819891 Detail of a frieze from the tablinum, 40-20 BC (fresco) by Roman, (1st century BC); Villa of Livia, Prima Porta, Rome

Internal view of an official meeting room decorated with frescoes by Angelo Michele
LRI4583938 Internal view of an official meeting room decorated with frescoes by Angelo Michele Colonna and Agostino Mitelli, 1638-1644 (reception room in Pitti palace, Florence) Florence

Anamorphosis after Elevation of the cross"by Peter Paul (Pierre-Paul
JLJ4599653 Anamorphosis after Elevation of the cross" by Peter Paul (Pierre-Paul) Rubens (or Peter Paul or Petrus Paulus) (1577-1640)" Painting by Domenico Piola (1627-1703)

Summer (oil on canvas, 1573)
LRI4601203 Summer (oil on canvas, 1573) by Arcimboldo, Giuseppe (1527-93); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Allegorie des Quatre Saisons)

Painted fireplace top of the weapons room depicting Solomon and the Queen of Sheba
JLJ4607320 Painted fireplace top of the weapons room depicting Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, 16th century. Listen, National Renaissance Museum by Unknown Artist

Frescos from the House of Fabio Rufo, 1st century
LRI4587528 Frescos from the House of Fabio Rufo, 1st century by Roman, (1st century AD); Area archeologica di Pompei, Naples, Campania

Salon des muses, detail: the music. Painting in trompe l
JLJ4680959 Salon des muses, detail: the music. Painting in trompe l oeil by Charles Lebrun (Le Brun) (1619-1690), 17th century. Chateau de Vaux Le Visomte (Vaux-Le-Vicomte)

Dial of the clock of the Cathedral Santa maria del Fiore in Florence
BAT5469257 Dial of the clock of the Cathedral Santa maria del Fiore in Florence by Uccello, Paolo (1397-1475); (add.info.: fresco in trompe l oeil); Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; Italian

Sanchos meal on the island of Barataria, 1770-72 (silk and wool)
1766127 Sanchos meal on the island of Barataria, 1770-72 (silk and wool) by Coypel, Charles Antoine (1694-1752) (after); 370.8x507.5 cm; J

G. A. Reid and Chas. Wagner: Philadelphia in Perspective, c. 1883 (cyanotype)
996294 G.A. Reid and Chas. Wagner: Philadelphia in Perspective, c.1883 (cyanotype) by American Photographer, (19th century); 8.8x11.6 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto

An Allegory of the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle, 1748 (oil on canvas)
873815 An Allegory of the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle, 1748 (oil on canvas) by Wit, Jacob de (1695-1754); 218.44 x119.38 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Portrait of a Man, c. 1524 (oil on panel)
877166 Portrait of a Man, c.1524 (oil on panel) by Gossaert, Jan (Mabuse) (c.1472-c.1533); 63.5x47.5 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; Flemish

Historia Naturalis by Pliny the Elder, 1476 (print
860497 Historia Naturalis by Pliny the Elder, 1476 (print, engraving & tempera on paper) (see also 860498-501) by Venetian School

Portrait of Teresa Saporiti, 1791 (engraving)
XEE938522 Portrait of Teresa Saporiti, 1791 (engraving) by Italian School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Trinity, 1427-28 (fresco) (post restoration) (detail)
BAT173690 The Trinity, 1427-28 (fresco) (post restoration) (detail) by Masaccio, Tommaso (1401-28); Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Italy; Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; Italian, out of copyright

Presentation in the Temple (oil on canvas)
KLN146837 Presentation in the Temple (oil on canvas) by Maulbertsch, Franz Anton (1724-96); Stiftsmuseum, Klosterneuburg, Austria; eStiftmuseum Klosterneuburg; German, out of copyright

Universal Harmony, or Divine Love, from the ceiling of the Sala di Olimpo, c
KAB143759 Universal Harmony, or Divine Love, from the ceiling of the Sala di Olimpo, c.1561 (fresco) by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88); Maser, Treviso, Veneto, Italy; eDario Grimaldi; Italian

Straw Hat, Bag and Umbrella, c. 1900 (oil on fabric transferred from canvas board)
3247763 Straw Hat, Bag and Umbrella, c.1900 (oil on fabric transferred from canvas board) by Peto, John Frederick (1854-1907); 39.69x24.45 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; American

Plucked Clean, 1882 (oil on canvas)
466516 Plucked Clean, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Harnett, William Michael (1848-92); 86.8 x 51.7 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. USA; Museum Purchase, William A

A Hen and a Kingfisher Hanging on a String (oil on canvas)
BAL225540 A Hen and a Kingfisher Hanging on a String (oil on canvas) by Biltius, Jacobus (1633-81); 95x58.5 cm; Private Collection; Johnny Van Haeften Ltd. London; Dutch, out of copyright

Portrait of Pedro de Salvador Carmona and his wife Maria Garcia, 1780. Creator: Manuel Salvador Carmona
Portrait of Pedro de Salvador Carmona and his wife Maria Garcia, 1780

The Bubblers Medley, or a sketch of the Times being Europe memorial for the year 1720
XJF867845 The Bubblers Medley, or a sketch of the Times being Europe memorial for the year 1720, circa 1720 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: BM 1860)

The Bubblers Medley, or a Sketch of the Times: Being Europes Memorial for the Year 1720
XJF867841 The Bubblers Medley, or a Sketch of the Times: Being Europes Memorial for the Year 1720, published by Carington Bowles, 1720 (etching) by English School

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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.