Can you spot the hidden face in this optical illusion in just 17 seconds – only true detectives with a high IQ can | The Sun

ONLY people with a deduction of Sherlock Holmes can solve this puzzle in just under 17 seconds.

If you can spot a prisoner in the image below, then your IQ and problem-solving skills are top-notch.

This baffling image has even the most seasoned puzzlers scratching their heads.

Visual puzzles help improve eyesight and make you read fine print better.

They're also great for testing problem solving and critical thinking.

Optical illusions show how differently people's minds work.

They show us how our brains and eyes work together to see.

These illusions may trick your brain to see things that aren't there, or fail to see something right before your eyes.

Have you found the escaped prisoner?

He's managed to break out of his cell and is hiding somewhere – he may be closer than you think.

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A prison guard is looking at the bent and broken bars on the window, but could the prisoner still be in the room?

Look at the image carefully and try to think outside of the box.

His face is perfectly camouflaged with the colours of the room.

Here's a hint- you may want to turn image around and look from different angles.

He could be hiding in plain sight where you least expect it.

No luck? No worries, the answer to this tough challenge is below.

Meanwhile, try some other puzzles to improve your deduction skills.

If you want to test your visual acuity, then try to spot the cat hidden in the messy pantry in less than six seconds.

Or, test your IQ and take up a challenge spotting not just one, but ten hidden faces in under 30 seconds.

Here's the answer to the prisoner puzzle: he's hiding just under the boot of the guard.

Turn the image upside down and his face appears way more obvious.

He's hidden in the dangerous but clever spot, and you've proved yourself to be a true detective if you found him.

Here's another mind-boggling picture puzzle that will leave you baffled.

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The aim of this image is to find the sailor's lost sword in just ten seconds and prove you have the perfect vision.

This is one of the most difficult brain teasers yet as no colours in this image stand out and help you find the sword.

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