Gijsbrechts Collection

Trompe l oeil. The Reverse of a Framed Painting, 1670, by Co
Cornelius Norbertus Gijsbrechts (1657-1683). Flemish painter. Trompe l oeil. The Reverse of a Framed Painting. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Vanitas still life with musical instruments, ceremonial vessels, books, an extinguished candle... Private Collection

Trompe l'oeil with Violin, Painting Tools and Self-Portrait, 1675. Creator: Gijsbrechts
Trompe l'oeil with Violin, Painting Tools and Self-Portrait, 1675. Found in the Collection of the Royal Castle, Warsaw

Trompe l'oeil with Musical Instruments, 1672. Creator: Gijsbrechts, Franciscus (1649-after 1677)
Trompe l'oeil with Musical Instruments, 1672. Found in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Trompe l'Oeil with Pistols, 1672. Creator: Gijsbrechts, Cornelis Norbertus (before 1657-after 1675)
Trompe l'Oeil with Pistols, 1672. Found in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Trompe l'oeil with Violin, Music Book and Recorder, 1672. Creator: Gijsbrechts
Trompe l'oeil with Violin, Music Book and Recorder, 1672. Found in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Trompe l'Oeil with Trumpet, Celestial Globe and Proclamation by Frederik III, 1670. Found in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Trompe l'Oeil with Christian V's equipment for Riding to Hounds, 1671. Found in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Trompe l'Oeil. A Cabinet of Curiosities with an Ivory Tankard, 1670. Creator: Gijsbrechts
Trompe l'Oeil. A Cabinet of Curiosities with an Ivory Tankard, 1670. Found in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Trompe l'Oeil, c. 1664 (oil on canvas)
3470215 Trompe l'Oeil, c.1664 (oil on canvas) by Gysbrechts, Cornelis Norbertus (1630-1683); 101.9x83.4 cm; Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent

Trompe l oeil with letters and notebooks, 1665 (oil on canvas)
XOU16853 Trompe l oeil with letters and notebooks, 1665 (oil on canvas) by Gysbrechts, Cornelis Norbertus (fl.1659-72); 69x59 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; Flemish, out of copyright

Vanitas still life with a skull, a shield, an hour glass, books and papers on a tabletop. Private Collection

Trompe l oeil. Letter Rack with Proclamation by Frederik III, 1672. Found in the Collection of Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Trompe l oeil. The Reverse of a Framed Painting, 1668-1672. Artist: Gijsbrechts
Trompe l oeil. The Reverse of a Framed Painting, 1668-1672. Found in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Trompe l oeil with Studio Wall and Vanitas Still Life, 1668. Artist: Gijsbrechts
Trompe l oeil with Studio Wall and Vanitas Still Life, 1668. Found in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Trompe l oeil. Board Partition with Letter Rack and Music Book, 1668. Artist: Gijsbrechts
Trompe l oeil. Board Partition with Letter Rack and Music Book, 1668. Found in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Trompe l oeil. A Cabinet in the Artists Studio, 1671. Artist: Gijsbrechts, Cornelis Norbertus (before 1657-after 1675)
Trompe l oeil. A Cabinet in the Artists Studio, 1671. Found in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Trompe l oeil still life with a lute, rebec and music sheets. Artist: Gijsbrechts
Trompe l oeil still life with a lute, rebec and music sheets. Private Collection

Board Partition with Letter Rack and Music Book, 1668, by Co
Cornelius Norbertus Gijsbrechts (1657-1683). Flemish painter. Board Partition with Letter Rack and Music Book, 1668. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Trompe l oeil. A Cabinet in the Artists Studio, 1670-1671 (oil on canvas)
XOS1273871 Trompe l oeil. A Cabinet in the Artists Studio, 1670-1671 (oil on canvas) by Gysbrechts, Cornelis Norbertus (fl.1659-72); 132x199 cm; Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Trompe l oeil. Board Partition with Letter Rack and Music Book, 1668 (oil on canvas)
XOS1273870 Trompe l oeil. Board Partition with Letter Rack and Music Book, 1668 (oil on canvas) by Gysbrechts, Cornelis Norbertus (fl.1659-72); 123.5x107 cm; Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Trompe l oeil with Studio Wall and Vanitas Still Life, 1668 (oil on canvas)
XOS1249140 Trompe l oeil with Studio Wall and Vanitas Still Life, 1668 (oil on canvas) by Gysbrechts, Cornelis Norbertus (fl.1659-72); 152x118 cm; Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

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Gijsbrechts: Master of Trompe l'Oeil Step into the mesmerizing world of Gijsbrechts, a renowned artist known for his extraordinary trompe l'oeil paintings. Born before 1657 and active until at least 1675, Gijsbrechts captivated audiences with his skillful manipulation of perception and illusion. One of his most famous works is "The Reverse of a Framed Painting" from 1670. In this piece, he challenges our understanding by presenting the backside of a framed painting as if it were real. The meticulous attention to detail makes it difficult to distinguish reality from artifice. In another masterpiece titled "Trompe l'Oeil, " created around 1664, Gijsbrechts showcases his mastery over oil on canvas. This particular work transports us into an enchanting realm where objects seem to leap off the surface, blurring the boundaries between two-dimensional representation and three-dimensional existence. Amongst his repertoire are also pieces like "Vanitas still life with a skull. " Here, Gijsbrechts explores themes of mortality and transience through carefully arranged symbols such as skulls, shields, hourglasses, books, and papers on a tabletop. It serves as a poignant reminder that all things in life are fleeting. Throughout his career, Gijsbrechts continued to push artistic boundaries with innovative compositions like "Letter Rack with Proclamation by Frederik III" (1672). By incorporating text within his work alongside realistic depictions of everyday objects like letters and notebooks or music sheets in other pieces such as "Board Partition with Letter Rack and Music Book" (1668), he adds layers of meaning that invite viewers to engage intellectually with their surroundings. Another fascinating creation is "A Cabinet in the Artist's Studio" (1671), which invites us behind closed doors into an intimate space filled with meticulously arranged items—a testament to both creativity and craftsmanship.