Trompe-l'oeil decoratie voor een trappenhuis before 1800

This anonymous 18th-century etching depicts a trompe-l'oeil design for a grand staircase. The artist uses perspective to create a convincing illusion of depth, drawing the viewer's eye through the open archway towards a distant landscape. The intricate details of the architectural elements, including the elaborate ceiling and the ornate balustrades, create a sense of grandeur and opulence. This work, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, exemplifies the artistic trend of trompe-l'oeil, a technique that aims to deceive the viewer into believing they are looking at a real object or scene.