Trompe L Oeil Collection (page 3)

A door flanked by two guards, from the Tomb of the Augurs, 5th century BC (mural painting)
IND106404 A door flanked by two guards, from the Tomb of the Augurs, 5th century BC (mural painting) by Etruscan, (6th century BC); Museo Nazionale Archeologico, Tarquinia, Viterbo, Lazio

The Triumph of the name of Jesus (Il Trionfo del nome di Gesu), a trompe l oeil fresco of the central vault of
YOU4418816 The Triumph of the name of Jesus (Il Trionfo del nome di Gesu), a trompe l oeil fresco of the central vault of the church of Gesu in Rome, the main church of the company of Jesus

Vault of the Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola in Rome, fresco in trompe l oeil representing the apotheosis of Ignatius
YOU4418419 Vault of the Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola in Rome, fresco in trompe l oeil representing the apotheosis of Ignatius of Loyola, the allegory of Jesuit missionary work

Portrait of Nicolas Boileau (1636-1711), 18th century (oil on canvas)
JLJ4567464 Portrait of Nicolas Boileau (1636-1711), 18th century (oil on canvas) by Gresly, Gabriel (1712-56); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Besancon

The Summer of Saint-Michel, 1932 (oil on canvas)
PWI261914 The Summer of Saint-Michel, 1932 (oil on canvas) by Roy, Pierre (1880-1950); Musee National d Art Moderne, Centre Pompidou, Paris

Musical instruments Marquetry by Fra Giovanni da Verona (late 15th - beginning 16th century)
LRI4690382 Musical instruments Marquetry by Fra Giovanni da Verona (late 15th - beginning 16th century), monastic choir of Monte Oliveto Maggiore Abbey

Detail of "The Assumption of Mary", 1745-48 (fresco)
3928826 Detail of "The Assumption of Mary", 1745-48 (fresco) by Bortoloni, Mattia (1695-1750), Biella, Felice (1702-86) & Bibiena, Giuseppe Galli (1696-1757); Sanctuary of Vicoforte, Cuneo

The Hall of Perspectives, representing views of Rome, 1518-1519
2646078 The Hall of Perspectives, representing views of Rome, 1518-1519 by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina: The Hall of Perspectives)

Iupiter with the Eagle, detail from the Stories of Hercules, 1564-1565 (fresco)
2654972 Iupiter with the Eagle, detail from the Stories of Hercules, 1564-1565 (fresco) by Samacchini, Orazio (1532-77); Rocca Sanvitale, Sala Baganza, Parma, Italy; (add.info.: Sala Baganza (Parma)

The Louvre of Napoleon III "View of the Palais du Louvre and the portrait of Napoleon III (1808-1873)
JLJ4604534 The Louvre of Napoleon III " View of the Palais du Louvre and the portrait of Napoleon III (1808-1873) in medallion" Painting by Victor Joseph Chavet (1822-1906) 1857 Sun

Detail of a bench with a panel depicting a chalice (wood)
4073991 Detail of a bench with a panel depicting a chalice (wood) by Canozzi or Canozi, Cristoforo da Lendinara (1448-91); Duomo, Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy; Ghigo Roli

Angel, detail of "The Assumption of Mary", 1745-48 (fresco)
3928828 Angel, detail of " The Assumption of Mary", 1745-48 (fresco) by Bortoloni, Mattia (1695-1750), Biella, Felice (1702-86) & Bibiena

Escapando de la critica (Escaping Criticism) - Borrell del Caso, Pere (1835-1910)
FIA5409232 Escapando de la critica (Escaping Criticism) - Borrell del Caso, Pere (1835-1910) - Oil on canvas - 1874 trompe-l oeil - Banco de Espana by Borell del Caso

Detail of "The Assumption of Mary", 1745-48 (fresco)
3928825 Detail of "The Assumption of Mary", 1745-48 (fresco) by Bortoloni, Mattia (1695-1750), Biella, Felice (1702-86) & Bibiena, Giuseppe Galli (1696-1757); Sanctuary of Vicoforte, Cuneo

View of the Castle of Compiegne Painting by Simeon Fort (1793-1861) 19th century Fontainebleau castle museum
JLJ4602188 View of the Castle of Compiegne Painting by Simeon Fort (1793-1861) 19th century Fontainebleau castle museum by Fort, Simeon (1793-1861); Musee National Du Chateau De Fontainebleau

Newborn Hercules fighting the snakes sent by Hera, under the gaze of his mother Alcmene
2654970 Newborn Hercules fighting the snakes sent by Hera, under the gaze of his mother Alcmene, detail from the Stories of Hercules, 1564-1565 (fresco) by Samacchini

Hercules fighting Antaeus, detail, 1564-1565 (fresco)
2654968 Hercules fighting Antaeus, detail, 1564-1565 (fresco) by Samacchini, Orazio (1532-77); Rocca Sanvitale, Sala Baganza, Parma, Italy; (add.info.: Sala Baganza (Parma), Rocca Sanvitale

Hercules fighting the Lernaean Hydra, detail from the Stories of Hercules, 1564-1565 (fresco)
2654969 Hercules fighting the Lernaean Hydra, detail from the Stories of Hercules, 1564-1565 (fresco) by Samacchini, Orazio (1532-77); Rocca Sanvitale, Sala Baganza, Parma

Stories of Hercules, 1564-1565 (fresco)
2654966 Stories of Hercules, 1564-1565 (fresco) by Samacchini, Orazio (1532-77); Rocca Sanvitale, Sala Baganza, Parma, Italy; (add.info.: Sala Baganza (Parma), Rocca Sanvitale

The Hall of Perspectives, representing views of Rome, 1517-18 (fresco)
2646080 The Hall of Perspectives, representing views of Rome, 1517-18 (fresco) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome)

The Hall of Perspectives, representing views of Rome, 1518-1519
2646079 The Hall of Perspectives, representing views of Rome, 1518-1519 by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina: The Hall of Perspectives)

Christ Blessing, c. 1520 (oil on wood)
3614043 Christ Blessing, c.1520 (oil on wood) by Solario, Andrea (c.1466-1524); 203.8x130.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Painted ceiling of the vault, Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament, Abbey of Santa Giustina, 17th-18th century (fresco)
5949071 Painted ceiling of the vault, Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament, Abbey of Santa Giustina, 17th-18th century (fresco) by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734); Abbey of Santa Giustina, Padua

Ceiling with apotheosis of St. Francesco Saverio, 1679 (fresco)
3928829 Ceiling with apotheosis of St. Francesco Saverio, 1679 (fresco) by Pozzo, Andrea (1642-1709); Church of the Mission, Mondovi, Province of Cuneo, Piedmont

Nobility, 1734 (monochrome fresco)
5949102 Nobility, 1734 (monochrome fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Villa Loschi Motterle, Vicenza, Veneto

Merit, 1734 (monochrome fresco)
5949101 Merit, 1734 (monochrome fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Villa Loschi Motterle, Vicenza, Veneto

Faux porch with memorial stones of Giovanni De Medici, ceiling of the Room of Adonis, Rocca dei Rossi, San Secondo
2384737 Faux porch with memorial stones of Giovanni De Medici, ceiling of the Room of Adonis, Rocca dei Rossi, San Secondo, Parma, Italy (photo) by Samacchini

Ulysses and Ajax competing for the armor of Achilles before the courts, Ulysses Hall (fresco)
2384556 Ulysses and Ajax competing for the armor of Achilles before the courts, Ulysses Hall (fresco) by Castello, Giovanni Battista (Il Bergamasco) (1509-69); Palazzo della Prefettura, Bergamo

Detail of "The Assumption of Mary", 1745-48 (fresco)
3928824 Detail of "The Assumption of Mary", 1745-48 (fresco) by Bortoloni, Mattia (1695-1750), Biella, Felice (1702-86) & Bibiena, Giuseppe Galli (1696-1757); Sanctuary of Vicoforte, Cuneo

Detail of "The Assumption of Mary", 1745-48 (fresco)
3928822 Detail of "The Assumption of Mary", 1745-48 (fresco) by Bortoloni, Mattia (1695-1750), Biella, Felice (1702-86) & Bibiena, Giuseppe Galli (1696-1757); Sanctuary of Vicoforte, Cuneo

Is It Real? before 1890 (oil on canvas)
ALM283442 Is It Real? before 1890 (oil on canvas) by Dubreuil, Victor (fl.1886-1900); 30.8x35.9 cm; Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, Ohio

Fresco in the "cave"depicting the myth of Paris, 1710
5974662 Fresco in the " cave" depicting the myth of Paris, 1710 by Parodi, Domenico (1672-1742); Musei di Strada Nuova, Palazzo Rosso, Genova, Liguria, Italy; Luisa Ricciarini

Ceiling with apotheosis of St. Francesco Saverio, 1679 (fresco)
3928830 Ceiling with apotheosis of St. Francesco Saverio, 1679 (fresco) by Pozzo, Andrea (1642-1709); Church of the Mission, Mondovi, Province of Cuneo, Piedmont

Ratelier a lettres - Letter Rack. Trompe-l oeil, by Sommar, Hindric Sebastian (1702-1790). Oil on canvas, 1748
FIA5408320 Ratelier a lettres - Letter Rack. Trompe-l oeil, by Sommar, Hindric Sebastian (1702-1790). Oil on canvas, 1748. Dimension : 68x79, 5 cm

Barrels of Money, c. 1897 (oil on canvas)
FIA5618222 Barrels of Money, c.1897 (oil on canvas) by Dubreuil, Victor (fl.1886-1900); 63.5x76.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Fine Art Images

Faux porch from ceiling of the Room of Adonis, Rocca dei Rossi, San Secondo, Parma, Italy, detail of 2384735
2384736 Faux porch from ceiling of the Room of Adonis, Rocca dei Rossi, San Secondo, Parma, Italy, detail of 2384735 by Samacchini, Orazio (1532-1577) (attr.to); Rocca dei Rossi, San Secondo, Parma

Detail of "The Assumption of Mary", 1745-48 (fresco)
3928823 Detail of "The Assumption of Mary", 1745-48 (fresco) by Bortoloni, Mattia (1695-1750), Biella, Felice (1702-86) & Bibiena, Giuseppe Galli (1696-1757); Sanctuary of Vicoforte, Cuneo

Spandrel and vault, 1503-08 (fresco)
GRL153306 Spandrel and vault, 1503-08 (fresco) by Pinturicchio, Bernardino di Betto (c.1452-1513); Piccolomini Library, Duomo, Siena, Italy; Ghigo Roli

Detail of a bench with intarsia panels (wood)
4073990 Detail of a bench with intarsia panels (wood) by Canozzi or Canozi, Cristoforo da Lendinara (1448-91); Duomo, Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy; Ghigo Roli; Italian, out of copyright

Ceiling with apotheosis of St. Francesco Saverio, 1679 (fresco)
3928827 Ceiling with apotheosis of St. Francesco Saverio, 1679 (fresco) by Pozzo, Andrea (1642-1709); Church of the Mission, Mondovi, Province of Cuneo, Piedmont

Newborn Hercules fighting the snakes sent by Hera, under the gaze of his mother Alcmene
2654971 Newborn Hercules fighting the snakes sent by Hera, under the gaze of his mother Alcmene, detail from the Stories of Hercules, 1564-1565 (fresco) by Samacchini

Hercules fighting Antaeus, detail from the Stories of Hercules, 1564-1565 (fresco)
2654967 Hercules fighting Antaeus, detail from the Stories of Hercules, 1564-1565 (fresco) by Samacchini, Orazio (1532-77); Rocca Sanvitale, Sala Baganza, Parma

Mmemorial stones of Giovanni De Medici, ceiling of the Room of Adonis, Rocca dei Rossi, San Secondo, Parma, Italy
2384738 Mmemorial stones of Giovanni De Medici, ceiling of the Room of Adonis, Rocca dei Rossi, San Secondo, Parma, Italy, detail of 2384737 by Samacchini

Ulysses and Ajax competing for the armor of Achilles before the courts, Ulysses Hall, detail of 2384556 (fresco)
2384555 Ulysses and Ajax competing for the armor of Achilles before the courts, Ulysses Hall, detail of 2384556 (fresco) by Castello

Faux porch with memorial stones of Federico Gonzaga Duke of Mantua, detail from the ceiling of the Room of Adonis
2384735 Faux porch with memorial stones of Federico Gonzaga Duke of Mantua, detail from the ceiling of the Room of Adonis, Rocca dei Rossi, San Secondo, Parma, Italy by Samacchini

A lute ( Inlaid woodwork, 15th century)
LRI4597001 A lute ( Inlaid woodwork, 15th century) by Italian School, (15th century); Pisa Cathedral, Italy; (add.info.: A lute (A lute) Marquetry of wood of the 15th century (Inlaid woodwork) Pisa

Inlaid wooden lectern decorated with a trompe l oeil window, 1498
LRI4625136 Inlaid wooden lectern decorated with a trompe l oeil window, 1498 by Italian School, (15th century); San Miniato al Monte, Florence

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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.