While the image may look like exactly like a photograph, that is exactly what the artist would want you to believe. In fact this is far from the case and the image above was created through the utmost artistic talent.
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This portrait is actually a painting created by the artist Marco Grassi. The illusion is perfect, and the details are so intricate. It’s so well done that everyone fell for it instantly and thought that it was actually a photograph.
This Italian artist, a specialist in ultra-realistic art, pays more attention to the human face than anyone else. And the result is astonishing. All his work is very expressive indeed. Check out the video to find out more!