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Article created by: Mindaugas Balčiauskas

Generally, scholars agree that the Renaissance lasted from the 14th to the 17th century.

However, its influence is still evident in modern society, and a fun example of this is the appropriately titled subreddit 'Accidental Renaissance.'

This online community shares pictures that unintentionally evoke the aesthetic and thematic elements of the famous past era. Maybe it's true what Oscar Wilde once said, "life imitates art far more than art imitates life."

Continue scrolling to check out the images, and don't miss the conversation we had with art historian Dr. Sally Hickson. You'll find it spread in between the pictures.

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The Trumpetist

Person playing trumpet amidst a chaotic street scene, capturing an accidental Renaissance moment.

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It looks like that table is en route to the target 😂

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    Surveying The Feast

    A cat sits at a table with bread and tea, evoking an accidental Renaissance scene.

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    #3

    Ballet Dancers Photographed After A Performance

    Ballerinas in ornate hall evoke an accidental Renaissance scene with chandeliers and detailed architecture.

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    #4

    His Fur In This Lighting Looks Like An Oil Painting

    A cat sleeping inside a wooden shelf, capturing an accidental renaissance moment with warm lighting.

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    #5

    Parents Hugging Their Daughter After Her Face Transplant

    Family in an intimate embrace, captured in an accidental Renaissance-style photo.

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    #6

    Raising Caterpillars. A Lot Of People Told Me That This Picture Looks Like A Painting

    Caterpillars on green leaves and red flowers in a cardboard box, resembling an accidental Renaissance composition.

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    #7

    My Granduncle Having Dinner In A Dark Room

    Man with glasses and long beard eating by candlelight, creating an accidental renaissance atmosphere.

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    #8

    Isle Of Skye Stein Inn

    Cozy room with dim lighting, wooden table, and chairs by a window, evoking an accidental Renaissance painting feel.

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    I Was Told My Image Would Go Well Here. Thoughts?

    A woman gazes at ornate chandeliers in a dimly lit hall, evoking an accidental Renaissance scene.

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    #10

    A Flemish Masterpiece

    Black and white cat sitting upright, resembling an accidental Renaissance painting in a vintage kitchen setting.

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    #11

    Florence And The Crowd

    Person in a flowing dress leaning back, surrounded by people, resembling an accidental renaissance painting.

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    Someone Told Me This Dramatic Floor Belonged Here

    Cat climbing curtains in a room, resembling an accidental Renaissance scene with creative wall elements.

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    #13

    Bug Inside Lamp (2023)

    Two cats sitting on a couch next to a lit lamp, creating an accidental Renaissance scene.

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    #14

    Snow Day

    People enjoying a snowy day in a park, unintentionally capturing an Accidental Renaissance scene.

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    #15

    The Deer Lord And His 12 Disciples (Oc)

    Deer gathered on a grassy field by the sea, capturing an accidental renaissance vibe.

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    #16

    Took A Picture Of My Whisky And I Looks Just Like An Oil Painting. (Don't Pour Whisky In The Dark, A "Splash" Is A Lot)

    A hand holding a glass of amber drink, creating an accidental Renaissance vibe in dim lighting.

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    #17

    My Sleeping Cats

    Two cats reclining on a bed in dim light, capturing an accidental Renaissance aesthetic.

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    #18

    Accidentally Got An Otherworldly Scene In The Vatican

    A woman stands in sunlight inside a grand cathedral, capturing an accidental renaissance scene.

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    #19

    A Lull

    A bride in a white gown pours wine at a wedding under string lights, creating an accidental Renaissance scene.

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    #20

    This Is Myself And Two Friends Of Mine. They Recently Broke Up. We Are At A Wedding. This Is The First Time They've Seen Each Other Since The Break-Up. Once Again, I Am Caught In The Middle

    Three people seated in wooden pews, reminiscent of an accidental Renaissance painting.

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    #21

    The Agony And The Tragedy Of The Favorite Nesting Box

    Chickens huddled in a coop, resembling an accidental Renaissance painting scene.

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    #22

    Chaplain Ivan Of The Orthodox Church Of Ukraine Reads A Prayer For Ukranian Servicemen

    Group of soldiers in a dimly lit room gathered around a priest in a yellow robe, creating an accidental Renaissance scene.

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    #23

    Otter Renaissance

    Otters swimming playfully in a tank, creating an accidental Renaissance-style scene with their dynamic poses.

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    #24

    A Baseball Game In Bhutan

    People playing baseball in front of a giant Buddha statue, capturing an accidental renaissance moment.

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    #25

    A Drummer From A Concert That I Shot Today

    Musician in dramatic lighting, unintentionally creating an Accidental Renaissance feel while performing on stage.

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    #26

    Old Man And His Dog

    Man and dog sleeping in a cozy chair, reminiscent of an accidental renaissance painting.

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    #27

    Adoration At The Museum Of Fine Arts, Boston

    Workers hanging a framed portrait on a wall, capturing an accidental renaissance scene.

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    #28

    London Late Summer

    Woman walking past arched windows with Renaissance-style visuals, blending modern and classical elements.

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    #29

    An Unexpected Betrayal

    Two kittens playfully interacting on a couch, resembling an accidental Renaissance painting.

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    #30

    Doordash Delivered Photo

    Cozy house at night with dramatic clouds, resembling an accidental Renaissance painting.

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    #31

    Two Nuns Discuss A Painting

    Nuns in front of an ornate painting, capturing an accidental Renaissance scene in a museum setting.

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    #32

    This Chess Match, Played On Top Of A Washing Machine, In The Middle Of A Party

    Group of people in a small room around a chessboard, capturing an accidental Renaissance moment.

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    #33

    My Partner Trying To Make Our One Year Old Eat Her Dinner

    A child dramatically poses while being held in a cozy kitchen, creating an accidental renaissance scene.

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    #34

    The Girl With Army Uniform, North Korea

    Soldiers in uniform ascending stairs, one looking back, creating an accidental Renaissance scene.

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    #35

    Chasidic Gatherings Make For The Best Paintings

    Accidental Renaissance: A large gathering with men in suits and hats surrounding a table filled with fruit and food platters.

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    #36

    Leader Of Dutch Political Party Vvd Gets Interviewed The Morning After The Elections

    A group of reporters surrounding a seated woman, capturing an accidental Renaissance-style moment.

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    #37

    Delays

    People sitting on luggage at a station, highlighted by sunlight, creating an accidental Renaissance vibe.

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    #38

    Giving Birth In Wartime (Finbarr O'reilly, Nyt)

    Woman with two babies in a cozy room, creating an accidental Renaissance scene.

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    Well

    Kitchen items arranged accidentally, resembling a Renaissance painting.




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