Tricked Collection

Trick cyclist Diavolo performing a loop the loop at the Royal Aquarium, London (litho)
7172759 Trick cyclist Diavolo performing a loop the loop at the Royal Aquarium, London (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Semele and Zeus
Beloved by Zeus, Semele (daughter of Cadmus) is tricked into asking him to appear to her in all his splendour; he reluctantly does so, and she burns up

The Fortune Teller, c. 1635 (oil on canvas)
3432875 The Fortune Teller, c.1635 (oil on canvas) by Tour, Georges de la (1593-1652); 102x123.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; French, out of copyright

Apotheke / Pharmacy (colour litho)
8666233 Apotheke / Pharmacy (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apotheke)

A Village Potter (b/w photo)
8649183 A Village Potter (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Village Potter)

Delimitation of the Boundary of Lagash (litho)
8660949 Delimitation of the Boundary of Lagash (litho) by Wigfull, William Edward (1875-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Delimitation of the Boundary of Lagash)

A Savage Lesson, 1606 (litho)
8660973 A Savage Lesson, 1606 (litho) by Burton, H. M. (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Savage Lesson, 1606)

Hauling in the lobster pot, 1903 (oil painting)
7339094 Hauling in the lobster pot, 1903 (oil painting) by Butler, Herbert E. (1861-1931); 60.9x91.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Herbert E)

Boy playing a prank on a policeman (b/w photo)
8635315 Boy playing a prank on a policeman (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy playing a prank on a policeman)

The Jews before Caligula, AD 40 (litho)
8661276 The Jews before Caligula, AD 40 (litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jews before Caligula, AD 40)

Tabakhandlerin / Tobacconist (colour litho)
8666216 Tabakhandlerin / Tobacconist (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tabakhandlerin)

Gobelinwirkerei / Gobelin Weaving (colour litho)
8666142 Gobelinwirkerei / Gobelin Weaving (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gobelinwirkerei)

Flying, C E Gardner, King's Cup Winner 1936 (b/w photo)
8671572 Flying, C E Gardner, King's Cup Winner 1936 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flying, C E Gardner, King's Cup Winner 1936)

A werewolf, c.1880 (print)
7293301 A werewolf, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Supernatural. Man dressed up as a werewolf. Imagery, France, ca 1880.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Deer hunting using a water trap, 18th Century (engraving)
8663621 Deer hunting using a water trap, 18th Century (engraving) by German School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Deer hunting using a water trap)

Raid of Shamshi-Adad III to the Shore of "the Great Sea" (litho)
8660907 Raid of Shamshi-Adad III to the Shore of "the Great Sea" (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tern, Till, Toad, Tomb, Toss, Town, Toys, Trap, Tree, Trot, Tube, Turn (engraving)
8650011 Tern, Till, Toad, Tomb, Toss, Town, Toys, Trap, Tree, Trot, Tube, Turn (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tern, Till, Toad, Tomb, Toss)

Scapin's Deceits, 1896 (engraving)
ELD4833619 Scapin's Deceits, 1896 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scapon's Deceits, Engraving from "Works" by Jean-Baptiste Poquelin dit Moliere)

Tartuffe, or The Imposter, 1896 (engraving)
ELD4833555 Tartuffe, or The Imposter, 1896 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tartuffe, or The Imposter, Engraving from "Works" by Jean-Baptiste Poquelin dit Moliere)

Metzgerladen / Butcher Shop (colour litho)
8666187 Metzgerladen / Butcher Shop (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Metzgerladen)

Asoka's Missionaries set up an Edict Pillar at Lauriya Nandangarh, BC 244 (litho)
8661017 Asoka's Missionaries set up an Edict Pillar at Lauriya Nandangarh, BC 244 (litho) by Ruith, Horace van (1839-1923); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Mouse (colour litho)
8633867 The Mouse (colour litho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mouse. Illustration for The Poet and Other Animals by Harold Richardon (Ernest Nister)

A fool and his money are soon parted (colour litho)
8635659 A fool and his money are soon parted (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: A fool and his money are soon parted)

Magic trick performed by Buatier de Kolta (engraving)
8631322 Magic trick performed by Buatier de Kolta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magic trick performed by Buatier de Kolta)

Solomon sends Presents to Hiram (litho)
8660871 Solomon sends Presents to Hiram (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Solomon sends Presents to Hiram)

The famous plate spinning (b/w photo)
8673363 The famous plate spinning (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The famous plate spinning)

The Event at the Ball, from Monument du Costume Physique et Moral de la fin du Dix-huitième
The Event at the Ball, from Monument du Costume Physique et Moral de la fin du Dix-huitieme siecle, 1774

The Blind Beggar Tricked by Lazarillo, n.d. Creator: Thomas Wyck
The Blind Beggar Tricked by Lazarillo, n.d

Samson Betrayed, 1850 (oil on canvas)
940195 Samson Betrayed, 1850 (oil on canvas) by Pickersgill, Frederick Richard (1820-1900); 243.8x306 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Rawat Gokul Das inspects a trapped tiger, 1810-1815 (gouache on paper)
7394115 Rawat Gokul Das inspects a trapped tiger, 1810-1815 (gouache on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 55.7x40.4 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Fool Fallen Into His Own Net, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308467 The Fool Fallen Into His Own Net, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Foolish World, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308422 The Foolish World, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Mischievous Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308558 The Mischievous Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

A rabbit makes a muff out of the fox's tail caught in a trap. " The Fur Cuff", 1936 (illustration)
7309648 A rabbit makes a muff out of the fox's tail caught in a trap." The Fur Cuff", 1936 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 7 x 10

The Fool Who Is Not Witty In Other Mischiefs, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308410 The Fool Who Is Not Witty In Other Mischiefs, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

A rat tries to lift the trap door to save a prisoner. " Escape attempt", 1936 (illustration)
7309656 A rat tries to lift the trap door to save a prisoner." Escape attempt", 1936 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 7 x 10

The Trojan horse, 1926 (Illustration)
7304407 The Trojan horse, 1926 (Illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greek mythology)

On the war front, one German soldier pretends to surrender while another takes advantage of it to shoot under his coat
LET4395712 On the war front, one German soldier pretends to surrender while another takes advantage of it to shoot under his coat, 1915 (drawing) by Hermann-Paul

In the cemetery of Portici (Naples), two carabinieri, to surprise a blackmailer who had to... (colour litho)
2777985 In the cemetery of Portici (Naples), two carabinieri, to surprise a blackmailer who had to... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Samson Captured by the Philistines, 1619 (oil on canvas)
3615964 Samson Captured by the Philistines, 1619 (oil on canvas) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666); 191.1x236.9 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

A setter creeps up on a game bird. 1811 (etching)
7235869 A setter creeps up on a game bird. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: A setter creeps up on a game bird while two hunters with nets approach. Setting dog and partridge)

Countess Zrinyi exploding the powder magazine of the Castle of Szigetvar, Hungary, during its siege by the Turks
7148102 Countess Zrinyi exploding the powder magazine of the Castle of Szigetvar, Hungary, during its siege by the Turks, 1566 (engraving) by Zick

Mischievous Mary (colour litho)
7157011 Mischievous Mary (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mischievous Mary)

17th century Dutch itinerant rat-catcher with tray and rat trap. 1803 (engraving)
7233058 17th century Dutch itinerant rat-catcher with tray and rat trap. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two Terriers trying to get at a Rat in a Trap, c. 1805-51 (oil on panel)
7240764 Two Terriers trying to get at a Rat in a Trap, c.1805-51 (oil on panel) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851) (follower of); 17x24 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

The Talking Head (engraving)
7163179 The Talking Head (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Talking Head)

Pharaohs serpent (engraving)
7163220 Pharaohs serpent (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pharaohs serpent)

Coin adhering by pressure of air (engraving)
7163190 Coin adhering by pressure of air (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coin adhering by pressure of air)

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"Tricked: Tales of Deception and Betrayal in Art" "A divine seduction unfolds as Semele falls victim to Zeus' cunning charms. " "The Fortune Teller reveals secrets, but is she the one being tricked?" "Samson's strength crumbles as he discovers betrayal lurking in the shadows. " "Rawat Gokul Das walks a dangerous line while inspecting a trapped tiger. " "The Fool Fallen Into His Own Net - a cautionary tale of self-deception. " "In The Foolish World, mischief reigns supreme as fools play tricks on each other. " "The Mischievous Fool dances through life leaving chaos in his wake. " "A clever rabbit turns the tables by making a muff out of the fox's tail caught in a trap. " "The Fool Who Is Not Witty In Other Mischiefs - sometimes even fools can be fooled. " "Desperation drives a rat to attempt an escape, lifting the trap door to save another prisoner. " "Beware the Trojan horse. A timeless symbol of deceit and trickery from ancient times. " "On the war front, treachery takes center stage as one soldier pretends surrender while another seizes advantage under his coat. " These artworks depict moments where individuals are deceived or employ deception themselves, reminding us that trickery exists across time and cultures, weaving its way into our stories and lives with unexpected twists and turns.