A Master of Illusion: The Life and Art of Christian Stöcklin Christian Stöcklin, a name perhaps less celebrated than some of his contemporaries, nevertheless occupies a fascinating niche in the world of 18th-century art. Born in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1741, he dedicated his life to capturing the grandeur and spiritual atmosphere of church interiors – a subject matter that would define his artistic legacy. While biographical details remain somewhat sparse, piecing together fragments from auction records and scholarly research reveals a skilled artist who flourished primarily in Frankfurt, Ge…