1670 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A masterpiece of illusion, this 17th-century painting wittily depicts the reverse side of an artwork.
$243
For the selected configuration
From $129
1 frame size
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A quiet, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
About the piece
Created by Cornelis Norbertus Gijsbrechts in 1670, this iconic work is a pinnacle of the trompe-l'oeil genre. Every detail, from the grain of the wooden stretcher to the small inventory tag numbered '36', is meticulously rendered to deceive the viewer into believing they are looking at the back of a physical object.
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1670 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A masterpiece of illusion, this 17th-century painting wittily depicts the reverse side of an artwork.
$243
For the selected configuration
From $129
1 frame size
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A quiet, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
