Trompe-l'oeil describes a French technique that tricks viewers into seeing three-dimensional objects on two-dimensional surfaces through visual illusion. The artistic method trompe-l'oeil began in ancient Greece and Rome and became widely popular during the Renaissance period with its peak in 17th-century Baroque art. Andrea Mantegna, Leonardo da Vinci, and Johannes Vermeer demonstrated exceptional skill in trompe-l'oeil by producing hyper-realistic paintings that create the illusion of physical presence for the depicted objects. Trompe-l'oeil reached its maximum expression during the Baroque and Rococo periods when artists used it to decorate interior architectural spaces with elaborate illusions of architectural components and various objects. The artistic technique of trompe-l'oeil maintains its appeal among modern artists since practitioners such as Salvador Dali and Richard Haas utilize it to challenge conventional perceptions of reality through their works. Through trompe-l'oeil art viewers find their perception tested as they distinguish between reality and illusion while boundaries between the real world and artistic fabrication become indistinct. The lasting power of this art form rests in its capacity to astonish viewers while demonstrating artistic talent through creative spatial manipulation.