The Ambassadors
Hans Holbein the Younger
A double portrait with a skull that emerges from an oblique view.
Illusions in painting / 1894
Old Time Letter Rack
Old papers and everyday objects seem attached to a real rack.
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Inspect the painted paper edges and the straps that appear to hold them.
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John F. Peto
Original file & attribution · Public domain
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What is Old Time Letter Rack?
Old papers and everyday objects seem attached to a real rack.
What should I look for in Old Time Letter Rack?
Inspect the painted paper edges and the straps that appear to hold them.
What explains Old Time Letter Rack?
Cast shadows, painted straps, and overlapping papers supply just enough depth to suggest an actual rack.
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