Schijn bedriegt

Schijn bedriegt by Johannes Henderikus Morriën

Medium

paper

Dimensions

260; 352

About this artwork

Verbeelding van het spreekwoord: schijn bedriegd. Over een voorstelling met drie elanden in een landschap ligt een vel wit papier, een trompe-l'oeil.

Art Historical Context

"Schijn bedriegt" (Appearances Deceive) is a witty visual meditation on illusion, created by Dutch artist Johannes Henderikus Morriën between 1865 and 1866. The work depicts three elands grazing in a tranquil landscape, yet the scene is partially obscured by a sheet of white paper that appears to rest directly on the surface. This clever arrangement transforms a simple nature study into a playful exploration of the well-known proverb. Executed on paper measuring 260 by 352 millimetres, the drawing employs trompe-l’oeil techniques to heighten the sense of deception. By rendering the overlying ...

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