A superb large trompe-l'œil / still life artwork (1975). Artist: Jacques Sussenaire (Belgium). Renowned Belgian artist, architect, and historian from the Écaussinnes region (Hainaut). Jacques Sussenaire was notably the master of the well-known artist Louis Buisseret. Artwork details: - Beautiful classical academic composition. - Depicts an antique crucifix, period books with wax seals, a faience apothecary jar, and a brass candlestick. - Very fine technique with excellent rendering of wood and paper textures. Provenance and authenticity: - Signed and dated by the artist in the upper left corner: "J. SUSSENAIRE 1975". - Original label from the artist's studio preserved on the reverse. - Handwritten inscription: "Jacques SUSSENAIRE, r. A. Pouplier 65, 7190 Ecaussinnes". - Title of the artwork written on the back: "Antiqua". Lot characteristics: - Canvas dimensions: 56 x 50 cm. - Frame thickness: 3.5 cm. - Weight: 1500 g. - Condition: Excellent vintage condition, very clean paint layer, ready to hang. - Sold in its original wooden studio frame.