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Trompe Loeil Collection (page 9)

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Background imageTrompe Loeil Collection: Sala dei Giganti, detail of the destruction of the giants by Jupiters thunderbolts

Sala dei Giganti, detail of the destruction of the giants by Jupiters thunderbolts
BEN78486 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

Background imageTrompe Loeil Collection: Marchese Ludovico Gonzaga III, his wife Barbara of Brandenburg, their children

Marchese Ludovico Gonzaga III, his wife Barbara of Brandenburg, their children
BEN78459 Marchese Ludovico Gonzaga III, his wife Barbara of Brandenburg, their children, courtiers and their dog Rubino, from the Camera degli Sposi or Camera Picta, 1465-74 (fresco) by Mantegna

Background imageTrompe Loeil Collection: The Camera degli Sposi or Camera Picta with scenes from the court of Mantua

The Camera degli Sposi or Camera Picta with scenes from the court of Mantua
BEN78449 The Camera degli Sposi or Camera Picta with scenes from the court of Mantua, showing the Marchese Ludovico Gonzaga III and his wife Barbara of Brandenburg, their children

Background imageTrompe Loeil Collection: The Study of Federigo da Montefeltro, Duke of Urbino: intarsia panelling depicting (L

The Study of Federigo da Montefeltro, Duke of Urbino: intarsia panelling depicting (L
AII80431 The Study of Federigo da Montefeltro, Duke of Urbino: intarsia panelling depicting (L) an open cupboard of books and (R)

Background imageTrompe Loeil Collection: Violin and bow hanging on a door (oil on canvas laid on wood panel)

Violin and bow hanging on a door (oil on canvas laid on wood panel)
CTS336429 Violin and bow hanging on a door (oil on canvas laid on wood panel) by Vaardt, Jan van der (1647-1721); 96.8x77.8 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Background imageTrompe Loeil Collection: Warden Thomas Cranley (brass)

Warden Thomas Cranley (brass)
NCO412323 Warden Thomas Cranley (brass) by English School, (14th century); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Background imageTrompe Loeil Collection: Portrait of the 5th Duke of Rutland, Ceiling of the Elizabeth Saloon (fresco)

Portrait of the 5th Duke of Rutland, Ceiling of the Elizabeth Saloon (fresco)
465904 Portrait of the 5th Duke of Rutland, Ceiling of the Elizabeth Saloon (fresco) by Wyatt, Matthew Cotes (1777-1862); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, UK; (add.info.: John Henry Manners)

Background imageTrompe Loeil Collection: Carved trompe l oeil chair (wood)

Carved trompe l oeil chair (wood)
469717 Carved trompe l oeil chair (wood) by Shutov, V. P. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageTrompe Loeil 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
STC101859 Perspective View of the Carousel Room, constructed for the occasion of the marriage of Monseigneur Le Dauphin (detail of 174858), engraved by Oubrier (colour engraving) by French School

Background imageTrompe Loeil Collection: Landscape with Cupid, from the Foresteria (Guesthouse) 1757 (fresco)

Landscape with Cupid, from the Foresteria (Guesthouse) 1757 (fresco)
FTB96466 Landscape with Cupid, from the Foresteria (Guesthouse) 1757 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giandomenico (Giovanni Domenico) (1727-1804); Villa Valmarana ai Nani, Vicenza, Italy; Italian

Background imageTrompe Loeil Collection: The Liberal Arts Triumphing over Ignorance (fresco) (see also 95840)

The Liberal Arts Triumphing over Ignorance (fresco) (see also 95840)
FTB95840 The Liberal Arts Triumphing over Ignorance (fresco) (see also 95840) by Diziani, Gasparo (1689-1767); Ca Rezzonico, Museo del Settecento, Venice, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageTrompe Loeil Collection: Advert for Red Cloud Tobacco, 1867 (colour litho)

Advert for Red Cloud Tobacco, 1867 (colour litho)
PNP245653 Advert for Red Cloud Tobacco, 1867 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Background imageTrompe Loeil Collection: Triumph in the Name of Jesus (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)

Triumph in the Name of Jesus (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)
ALI224430 Triumph in the Name of Jesus (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Gaulli, Giovanni Battista (Baciccio) (1639-1709); Galleria Spada, Rome, Lazio

Background imageTrompe Loeil Collection: Vase of Flowers in a Niche, c. 1763-79 (oil on canvas)

Vase of Flowers in a Niche, c. 1763-79 (oil on canvas)
3746262 Vase of Flowers in a Niche, c.1763-79 (oil on canvas) by Bellenge, Michel Bruno (1726-93); 122.9x139.7 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; French, out of copyright

Background imageTrompe Loeil Collection: Preparing for a Festa, 1851 (w / c on paper)

Preparing for a Festa, 1851 (w / c on paper)
AMO101420 Preparing for a Festa, 1851 (w/c on paper) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96); 89x62 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; English, out of copyright

Background imageTrompe Loeil Collection: Troy Triptych, 1872-1898 (oil on canvas)

Troy Triptych, 1872-1898 (oil on canvas)
BIR100722 Troy Triptych, 1872-1898 (oil on canvas) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 273x294.6 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Background imageTrompe Loeil Collection: The Great Staircase at Kensington Palace From Pynes Royal Residences

The Great Staircase at Kensington Palace From Pynes Royal Residences
STC152583 The Great Staircase at Kensington Palace From Pynes Royal Residences, engraved by Richard Reeve (b.1780) published in 1819 (engraving) by Wild

Background imageTrompe Loeil 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
ALI161928 Detail of the vaulted ceiling of the Sala delle Asse with a geometric branch pergola design, c.1498 (fresco) (b/w photo) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); Castello Sforzesco, Milan

Background imageTrompe Loeil Collection: View of the frescoes in the Sala dei Gigli, c. 1470 (photo) (post restoration)

View of the frescoes in the Sala dei Gigli, c. 1470 (photo) (post restoration)
BEN177354 View of the frescoes in the Sala dei Gigli, c.1470 (photo) (post restoration) by Ghirlandaio, Domenico (Domenico Bigordi) (1449-94); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence

Background imageTrompe Loeil Collection: The Bergl Apartments: trompe l oeil decoration painted by Johann Bergl

The Bergl Apartments: trompe l oeil decoration painted by Johann Bergl
XAM68949 The Bergl Apartments: trompe l oeil decoration painted by Johann Bergl, 18th century (see also 68950) (photo) by Bergl, Johann Wenzel (1718-89); Schloss Schonbrunn, Vienna

Background imageTrompe Loeil Collection: David and Bathsheba

David and Bathsheba
FTB60805 David and Bathsheba by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageTrompe Loeil Collection: Vierge du rosaire (Virgin of rosary) Representation en mise en abyme d un triptyque

Vierge du rosaire (Virgin of rosary) Representation en mise en abyme d un triptyque
5974599 Vierge du rosaire (Virgin of rosary) Representation en mise en abyme d un triptyque, 19eme siecle by Barabino, Nicol (1832-91); Galleria d Arte Moderna, Musei Nervi, Genoa

Background imageTrompe Loeil Collection: Christ the Judge with Symbols of the Passion, Evangelists and Prophets, 1560-65 (fresco)

Christ the Judge with Symbols of the Passion, Evangelists and Prophets, 1560-65 (fresco)
5052172 Christ the Judge with Symbols of the Passion, Evangelists and Prophets, 1560-65 (fresco) by Castello, Giovanni Battista (Il Bergamasco) (1509-69); Santa Caterina, Genoa

Background imageTrompe Loeil Collection: 'Insectes'(Insects) Peinture de Jan Van Kessel l

"Insectes"(Insects) Peinture de Jan Van Kessel l
FIA5400903 " Insectes" (Insects) Peinture de Jan Van Kessel l ancien (1626-1679) Oil on wood Dim 13x16, 5 cm Fondation Custodia by Kessel, Jan van, the Elder (1626-79); Fondation Custodia

Background imageTrompe Loeil Collection: Sanchos cowardice at the hunt, 1772 (silk and wool)

Sanchos cowardice at the hunt, 1772 (silk and wool)
1766129 Sanchos cowardice at the hunt, 1772 (silk and wool) by Coypel, Charles Antoine (1694-1752) (after); 368x406 cm; J

Background imageTrompe Loeil Collection: An Allegory of Dawn, 1736-37 (oil on canvas)

An Allegory of Dawn, 1736-37 (oil on canvas)
3980223 An Allegory of Dawn, 1736-37 (oil on canvas) by Pellegrini, Giovanni Antonio (1675-1741); 82x70 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageTrompe Loeil Collection: Needlework framed trompe l oeil (textile)

Needlework framed trompe l oeil (textile)
3960464 Needlework framed trompe l oeil (textile) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageTrompe Loeil Collection: Tabletop (scagliola)

Tabletop (scagliola)
3823023 Tabletop (scagliola) by Paulini, Pietro Antonio (18th century); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info)

Background imageTrompe Loeil Collection: Vanite et trompe l oeil - Painting by Jean Francois De Le Motte (17th century

Vanite et trompe l oeil - Painting by Jean Francois De Le Motte (17th century
JLJ4592897 Vanite et trompe l oeil - Painting by Jean Francois De Le Motte (17th century) - Strasbourg, Musee Des Beaux Arts by Le Motte, Jean-Francois de (17th century); Musee des Beaux-Arts

Background imageTrompe Loeil Collection: Portrait of a woman in the entrance of a door, detail. 1st century (fresco)

Portrait of a woman in the entrance of a door, detail. 1st century (fresco)
LRI4590698 Portrait of a woman in the entrance of a door, detail. 1st century (fresco) by Roman, (1st century AD); Area archeologica di Pompei, Naples, Campania

Background imageTrompe Loeil Collection: Autumn. (oil on canvas, 16th century)

Autumn. (oil on canvas, 16th century)
LRI4601188 Autumn. (oil on canvas, 16th century) by Arcimboldo, Giuseppe (1527-93); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Allegory of the Four Seasons)

Background imageTrompe Loeil Collection: Sketch Design for the Ceiling of the Queens State Bedchamber at Hampton Court Palace

Sketch Design for the Ceiling of the Queens State Bedchamber at Hampton Court Palace
1065258 Sketch Design for the Ceiling of the Queens State Bedchamber at Hampton Court Palace, 1715 (oil on canvas) by Thornhill

Background imageTrompe Loeil Collection: The ceiling of the Constantine Room: the Fall of the idols

The ceiling of the Constantine Room: the Fall of the idols
991693 The ceiling of the Constantine Room: the Fall of the idols and the triumph of Christianity, 1582 (fresco) by Laureti, Tommaso (c.1530-1602); Italian, out of copyright

Background imageTrompe Loeil Collection: Amschel Rothschild (colour litho)

Amschel Rothschild (colour litho)
XEE1125710 Amschel Rothschild (colour litho) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mayer Amschel Rothschild (23 February 1744 - 19 September 1812)

Background imageTrompe Loeil Collection: Portrait of a Woman, c. 14775-80 (oil on oak) Netherlandish or

Portrait of a Woman, c. 14775-80 (oil on oak) Netherlandish or
3746351 Portrait of a Woman, c.14775-80 (oil on oak) Netherlandish or French Date: ca. 1475-80 Culture: Franco-Flemish Medium: Portrait of a Woman

Background imageTrompe Loeil Collection: A Bachelors Drawer, 1890-94 (oil on canvas)

A Bachelors Drawer, 1890-94 (oil on canvas)
3746330 A Bachelors Drawer, 1890-94 (oil on canvas) by Haberle, John (1856-1933); 50.8x91.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageTrompe Loeil Collection: Ordinary Objects in the Artists Creative Mind, 1887 (oil on canvas)

Ordinary Objects in the Artists Creative Mind, 1887 (oil on canvas)
3081858 Ordinary Objects in the Artists Creative Mind, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Peto, John Frederick (1854-1907); 143x84 cm; Shelburne Museum, Vermont

Background imageTrompe Loeil Collection: The Triumph of Divine Love, c. 1625-26 (oil on panel)

The Triumph of Divine Love, c. 1625-26 (oil on panel)
936983 The Triumph of Divine Love, c.1625-26 (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 15.9x16.2 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Background imageTrompe Loeil Collection: The Triumph of the Eucharist over Philosophy and Science, c. 1625-26 (oil on panel)

The Triumph of the Eucharist over Philosophy and Science, c. 1625-26 (oil on panel)
937117 The Triumph of the Eucharist over Philosophy and Science, c.1625-26 (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 16.5x21.9 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Background imageTrompe Loeil Collection: The Triumph of the Eucharist over Ignorance and Blindness Ecclesia Per S

The Triumph of the Eucharist over Ignorance and Blindness Ecclesia Per S
936981 The Triumph of the Eucharist over Ignorance and Blindness Ecclesia Per S. Eucharistiam Triumphans, c.1625-26 (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 16.2x24.4 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Background imageTrompe Loeil Collection: Triumph in the Name of Jesus (fresco)

Triumph in the Name of Jesus (fresco)
991628 Triumph in the Name of Jesus (fresco) by Gaulli, Giovanni Battista (Baciccio) (1639-1709); Gesu, Rome, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageTrompe Loeil Collection: St. Gregory, c. 1450-52 (fresco)

St. Gregory, c. 1450-52 (fresco)
3703890 St. Gregory, c.1450-52 (fresco) by Pizzolo, Niccolo (c.1420-53); (add.info.: formerly in the Ovetari Chapel of the Church of the Eremitani, Padua)

Background imageTrompe Loeil 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 Loeil 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 Loeil 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 Loeil 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



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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.