Contains disturbing content
Traditional Still Lifes
Trompe l'oeil with a Bird Cage
Cornelis Biltius
A masterful 17th-century trompe l'oeil still life showcasing intricate textures and depth.
Dead Wildfowl and a Huntsman's Net
Jacob Biltius
1679 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A masterful 17th-century trompe l'oeil still life showcasing hunting trophies with lifelike precision.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Dining Room
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Benefits from a distinct wall tone
- Color notes
- Warm beige, Rich brown, Charcoal black
About the piece
Created in 1679 by Dutch artist Jacob Biltius, this oil painting is a quintessential example of the trompe l'oeil technique, designed to 'deceive the eye.' The composition features meticulously rendered game birds and hunting equipment suspended against a flat wall, creating a convincing illusion of depth and physical presence that was highly prized for library and dining room settings in European estates.
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