His well-known works include:
1. "Relativity" (1953) - A depiction of a world where gravity operates in multiple directions, creating a mesmerizing and distorted sense of space.
2. "Ascending and Descending" (1960) - An optical illusion where people appear to endlessly walk up and down a staircase.
3. "Waterfall" (1961) - A depiction of an impossible water system, where water continuously flows defying the laws of physics.
4. "Drawing Hands" (1948) - Two hands are shown drawing each other, creating a self-referential and recursive image.
5. "Metamorphosis II" (1939) - A series of interlocking and transforming patterns that change from fish to reptiles, birds, and humans, representing a cycle of metamorphosis and transformation.
6. "Convex and Concave" (1955) - A spherical mirror reflects the surrounding architecture in a distorted manner, blending reality with its reflection.
7. "Belvedere" (1958) - A building perched on top of a column that appears to support itself, referencing the concept of impossible structures and defying gravitational norms.
Escher's artwork continues to captivate and inspire artists, mathematicians, and art enthusiasts alike, blurring the boundaries between art, science, and imagination.