Trompe Loeil Collection (page 8)

Design for the title page of the Pompa Introitus... Ferdinandi, c.1638 (oil on panel)
937114 Design for the title page of the Pompa Introitus...Ferdinandi, c.1638 (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 52.4x37.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Entry of St Ignatius into Paradise, 1685-94 (fresco)
704433 Entry of St Ignatius into Paradise, 1685-94 (fresco) by Pozzo, Andrea (1642-1709); Sant Ignazio, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: St Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556)

The Alexander Sarcophagus depicting a battle scene, c. 325-300 BC (wall painting)
XZL151577 The Alexander Sarcophagus depicting a battle scene, c.325-300 BC (wall painting) by Greek, (4th century BC) (after); Archaeological Museum, Istanbul

Pompeiian Ornament, from Cundalls Examples of Ornament (colour litho)
CSM113142 Pompeiian Ornament, from Cundalls Examples of Ornament (colour litho) by Bedford, Francis (1816-94); Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, London; eCentral St

Time and Fame, from the sacristy (fresco)
KAB146977 Time and Fame, from the sacristy (fresco) by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88); Duomo, Castelfranco, Veneto, Italy; eDario Grimaldi; Italian, out of copyright

Prudence, c. 1305 (fresco)
BEN67140 Prudence, c.1305 (fresco) by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone) (c.1266-1337); Scrovegni (Arena) Chapel, Padua, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

Sala dei Giganti, detail of the destruction of the giants by Jupiters thunderbolts
BEN78485 Sala dei Giganti, detail of the destruction of the giants by Jupiters thunderbolts, 1536 (fresco) (detail of 78482) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (workshop of); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

Intarsia panelling depicting a cupboard with a latticework door
AII80429 Intarsia panelling depicting a cupboard with a latticework door, in the study of Federigo da Montefeltro, Duke of Urbino (wood) by Pontelli, Baccio (c.1450-92); Palazzo Ducale, Urbino

Sala dei Giganti, detail of the destruction of the giants by Jupiters thunderbolts
BEN78487 Sala dei Giganti, detail of the destruction of the giants by Jupiters thunderbolts, 1536 (fresco) (for detail see 78488) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (workshop of); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

Sala dei Giganti, view of two walls showing the destruction of the rebellious giants by
BEN78482 Sala dei Giganti, view of two walls showing the destruction of the rebellious giants by Jupiters thunderbolts, 1536 (fresco) (for detail see 78483-86) by Romano

Portrait of Christoph Gluck, German composer, engraved by Simon Charles Miger (1736-1820
HGM81397 Portrait of Christoph Gluck, German composer, engraved by Simon Charles Miger (1736-1820) (heliogravure) (b/w photo) by Duplessis, Joseph Siffred (1725-1802) (after); Haags Gemeentemuseum

Detail of the vaulted ceiling of the Sala delle Asse with a geometric branch pergola design, c. 1498 (fresco)
ALI246096 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

Interior view of the house with frescoes dating from 25 BC - AD 25 (fresco)
LEE241043 Interior view of the house with frescoes dating from 25 BC - AD 25 (fresco) by Roman; House of Augustus, The Palatine, Rome, Italy; eDavid Lees Photography Archive; out of copyright

Interior view of the house with frescoes dating from 25 BC - AD 25 (fresco)
LEE241040 Interior view of the house with frescoes dating from 25 BC - AD 25 (fresco) by Roman; House of Augustus, The Palatine, Rome, Italy; eDavid Lees Photography Archive; out of copyright

Young Japanese Girl in the Rain, c. 1900 (hand coloured photo)
CHT170111 Young Japanese Girl in the Rain, c.1900 (hand coloured photo) by Japanese Photographer (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Anamorphic double portrait of King Frederick III (1609-70) and his Queen (oil on canvas
BBC188962 Anamorphic double portrait of King Frederick III (1609-70) and his Queen (oil on canvas) (see 188961) by Dittmers, Gert (d.1671); Nationalmuseet, Copenhagen, Denmark; German

Anamorphic double portrait of King Frederick III (1609-70) and his Queen (oil on canvas
BBC188961 Anamorphic double portrait of King Frederick III (1609-70) and his Queen (oil on canvas) (see 188962) by Dittmers, Gert (d.1671); Nationalmuseet, Copenhagen

Triumph in the Name of Jesus (fresco)
BBC186498 Triumph in the Name of Jesus (fresco) by Gaulli, Giovanni Battista (Baciccio) (1639-1709); Gesu, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Baciccia; Giovan; Il Baciccio); Italian, out of copyright

View of the interior of the Sala dell Udienza (Audience Hall) 1638-44 (photo)
ALG182120 View of the interior of the Sala dell Udienza (Audience Hall) 1638-44 (photo) by Colonna, Angelo (1600-87) and Mitelli, Agostino (1609-60); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; Italian

Triumph of Divine Providence (fresco)
LEE247326 Triumph of Divine Providence (fresco) by Cortona, Pietro da (Berrettini) (1596-1669); Palazzo Barberini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

Pygmalion and Galatea (oil on canvas)
BOO226891 Pygmalion and Galatea (oil on canvas) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 230x329 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; French, out of copyright

Birds Eye Maple, plate XIII from Imitation of Wood, 1827 (colour litho)
STC255102 Birds Eye Maple, plate XIII from Imitation of Wood, 1827 (colour litho) by Whittock, Nathaniel (1791-1860); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Prophet Isaiah, Sistene Chapel Ceiling (fresco)
AII424839 The Prophet Isaiah, Sistene Chapel Ceiling (fresco) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Italian, out of copyright

Apotheosis of the Spanish Monarchy (fresco) (detail of 170577)
MAE267638 Apotheosis of the Spanish Monarchy (fresco) (detail of 170577) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Palacio Real de Madrid, Spain; ePaul Maeyaert; Italian

Arcangelo Corelli, c. 1715 (engraving)
DEC418541 Arcangelo Corelli, c.1715 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); 24.7x14.4 cm; Gerald Coke Handel Collection, Foundling Museum

Scenes from the Life of Christ (fresco)
3469934 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

The Nymph of Fontainebleau, c. 1575-99 (oil on wood)
3746319 The Nymph of Fontainebleau, c.1575-99 (oil on wood) by French School, (16th century); 66x121.3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: May be by a Flemish artist)

Still Life, Violin and Music, 1888 (oil on canvas)
3493194 Still Life, Violin and Music, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Harnett, William Michael (1848-92); 101.6x76.2 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Trompe-l Oeil Still Life with a Flower Garland and a Curtain, 1658 (oil on panel)
2967945 Trompe-l Oeil Still Life with a Flower Garland and a Curtain, 1658 (oil on panel) by Spelt, Adriaen van (1630-1673) & Mieris

Fruit Still Life in a Landscape, c. 1862-72 (oil on canvas)
3588521 Fruit Still Life in a Landscape, c.1862-72 (oil on canvas) by Roesen, Severin (c.1820-72); 92.1x128.3 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA, USA; German, out of copyright

Virtue and Abundance, 1760 (fresco transferred to canvas)
3618013 Virtue and Abundance, 1760 (fresco transferred to canvas) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); diameter: 289.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Don Quixote is cured of his folly by wisdom, 1773 (silk and wool)
1766126 Don Quixote is cured of his folly by wisdom, 1773 (silk and wool) by Coypel, Charles Antoine (1694-1752) (after); 370.8x386.1 cm; J

Pier table, c. 1820-40 (mahogany veneer, cherry, tropical wood veneer (probably rosewood)
1069415 Pier table, c.1820-40 (mahogany veneer, cherry, tropical wood veneer (probably rosewood), yellow poplar, eastern white pine, basswood & stencil design) by American School

Still Life in Trompe-l oeil (Painting, 17th century)
LRI4574885 Still Life in Trompe-l oeil (Painting, 17th century) by Hoogstraten, Samuel van (1627-78); Akademie der Bildenden Kunste, Vienna

View of the cruciform room (sala a crociera), circa 1561 (fresco)
LRI4575033 View of the cruciform room (sala a crociera), circa 1561 (fresco) by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88); Villa Barbaro, Maser, Veneto

Metaphysics, 1760 (fresco transferred to canvas)
3618014 Metaphysics, 1760 (fresco transferred to canvas) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); 370.8 x 147 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Portrait of a Man and His Wife, 1512 (oil on linden)
3614109 Portrait of a Man and His Wife, 1512 (oil on linden) by Apt, Ulrich the Elder (d.1532); 33x63.2 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Garibaldi, detail (fresco) (detail of 3433390)
3433391 Garibaldi, detail (fresco) (detail of 3433390) by Mariani, Cesare (1826-1901); Sala Della Maggioranza, Ministero dell Economia e delle Finanze, Rome

Detail of the window, 1556 (fresco)
3498896 Detail of the window, 1556 (fresco) by Gambara, Lattanzio (1530-74); Church of Santo Stefano, Vimercate, Monza Brianza, Lombardy

Christ Appearing to his Mother, c. 1496 (oil on wood)
3700792 Christ Appearing to his Mother, c.1496 (oil on wood) by Juan de Flandes, (c.1465-1519); 63.5x38.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Wall decorations from the House of Aulus Vettius, Pompeii, c. 36-39 AD (w / c on paper)
746844 Wall decorations from the House of Aulus Vettius, Pompeii, c.36-39 AD (w/c on paper) by Bazzani, Luigi (1836-1927); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; The Stapleton Collection; Italian

Allegory of Divine Providence and Barberini Power, Ceiling of the Hall of the Palazzo
702380 Allegory of Divine Providence and Barberini Power, Ceiling of the Hall of the Palazzo Barberini, Rome, Italy, 1633-39 (fresco) by Cortona

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"Trompe l'oeil: The Art of Deception" Step into the world of trompe l'oeil, where reality and illusion seamlessly blend together. From ancient frescoes to modern masterpieces, this captivating art technique has been enchanting viewers for centuries. In the Trompe l'oeil garden from the Villa of Livia, dating back to 40-20 BC, lush foliage and vibrant flowers come alive on the walls, creating an immersive outdoor experience indoors. The attention to detail is astounding as every leaf and petal appears three-dimensional. Fast forward to 1913 with "The Winter Egg, " a dazzling creation adorned with quartz, platinum, orthoclase, and diamonds. This exquisite piece tricks the eye into believing it's a real egg encrusted in precious gems. In "Quince, Cabbage, Melon, and Cucumber" painted around 1602 by an unknown artist; these ordinary fruits and vegetables seem almost tangible. Each brushstroke brings forth their textures so convincingly that one might be tempted to reach out and touch them. Oliver Cromwell's portrait from c. 1653 captures his stern gaze with such realism that it feels like he could step out of the canvas at any moment. The play between light and shadow adds depth to his features. William Michael Harnett's "The Old Violin" transports us back to 1886 as we marvel at its lifelike appearance. Every scratch on its worn surface tells a story while evoking emotions through its nostalgic charm. Moving towards contemporary times in "Real Ale Bonanza" (2012), we find ourselves immersed in a pub scene bursting with frothy pints seemingly ready for consumption. The artist's skillful brushwork invites us into this lively atmosphere. A still life featuring cardoons showcases how trompe l'oeil can elevate everyday objects into extraordinary works of art through intricate shading and meticulous attention to detail.