At first glance, this image looks like a simple row of Saint Bernards—nine, perhaps? Most people stop counting here and move on, convinced they’ve counted correctly. But this image conceals a clever trick.
Those who look more closely will discover additional outlines, faint shapes, and overlapping figures that aren’t immediately apparent. Some dogs partially blend into others, a few almost merge with the background—just enough to test the artist’s attention to detail.
This isn’t random art. Every contour, every shadow, and every hidden curve has been carefully placed to challenge your perception. What looks like one dog could actually be hiding two.
So how many are there really? The answer—for those with truly sharp eyesight—is: 16 dogs.
