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Painted illusions : the art of Cornelius Gijsbrechts

by Cornelius Gijsbrechts, Olaf Koester

This study examines the trompe l'oeil paintings created by Cornelius Gijsbrechts at the Danish court around 1670, analysing how his visual illusions challenge viewers to consider the nature of reality and the power of art.

Accession 22191 ISBN 1857092996 Publisher National Gallery (Great Britain)
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