Some of his most famous works include:
- *Ascending and Descending* (1960),
- *Relativity* (1953)
- *Waterfall* (1961).
His drawings often depict impossible constructions, such as staircases that lead nowhere or buildings that seem to defy gravity. Escher was also a master of tessellation, creating repeating patterns that fit together perfectly.
His work has been praised for its mathematical precision and its ability to create optical illusions. Escher's work has also been interpreted as a commentary on the nature of reality and perception, and it has been used to illustrate scientific and philosophical concepts.