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50 Times People Snapped A Picture And It Turned Out To Be An ‘Accidental Renaissance’ (New Pics)
'Accidental Renaissance' is a subreddit that acts like a virtual gallery, dedicated to sharing and discussing images that unintentionally resemble works of art from the famous cultural movement known as the Renaissance. It took place in Europe roughly from the 14th to 17th centuries and was a time of great artistic and intellectual growth. During this period, humanity saw the emergence of some of the most famous creators in history, such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael.
The subreddit celebrates the unexpected beauty that can be found in everyday life. Its members share photos of objects, scenes, and even people that have a striking similarity to Renaissance art; these images often showcase the symmetry, composition, and attention to detail that are characteristic of the old paintings and sculptures. Whether you're an art lover or just someone who appreciates the little things around us, I believe that 'Accidental Renaissance' can offer something to virtually anyone. Continue scrolling to check out its best latest posts and if you want more, open up our earlier publications on the subreddit here, here, and here.
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#1
The Advent Of Autumn
the shy platypus from nextdoor 2 years ago
That's something I would consider showing as a picture while playing D&D
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 2 years ago
Sunning photographs. I'm expecting elves, hobbits, dwarfs, rangers,and wizards to emerge from the mist.
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#2
An Old Town In Salzburg, Austria
Katy McMouse 2 years ago
I know that this is supposed to be Renaissance, but it feels more Dickensian to me - right down to Scrooge with his cane.
Your Neighborhood Alien 2 years ago (edited)
I thought the same thing! Reminds me slightly of Café Terrace at Night.
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Ingmar Sweep 2 years ago
Salzburg is the town, it's not a town in Salzburg, Austria, which is the capital of Amsterdam, Sweden.
Happy Ostrich 2 years ago
I thoroughly recommend it. I've visited in the winter when it's been snowy and it really does look like this. And you can get a cable car up into the mountains for a fabulous view of the whole area covered in snow. That said, I imagine it's gorgeous in the summer too.
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Summer Gardens
#4
Two Peacocks Fighting Like Angels
Katherine Mulholland 2 years ago
There are wonderful images of peacocks flying which reveals their orange wings on Boredpanda. How Peacocks Look In Mid-Flight https://www.boredpanda.com/flying-peacocks-mid-flight
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#5
At Peace Amongst The Willow & The Lake
Elizabeth Clothier 2 years ago
Willow trees are my favorite. In the winter the local fire dept. would flood the park for ice-skating, and the willows among that were just beautiful.
Heather Nemanic 2 years ago
This picture, although not Impressionistic in style reminds me of a Van Gogh painting.
#6
I Just Became A Dad
Potato 2 years ago
Yes, I especially love how the light source is the mother :)
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Great poses and the mother’s arm would satisfy the most ardent lover of Renaissance life drawing.
Atlas 2 years ago
These is gorgeous but where is the actual Dad? Shouldn’t it be called something like I just became a grandad?
Heather Nemanic 2 years ago
This somewhat reminds me of a picture of Mary holding Baby Christ while the Wise Men looked down at their new King which I believe was painted by by Rafael
#7
Syrians In Al Yarmouk Camp Waiting For Aid
Well-Dressed Wolf 2 years ago
I hate that people make other people suffer like this. This may seem like an aside, but it’s a serious statement: when others wonder why furries become furries, most of the time it’s c**p like this: we don’t want to be human, because we’re ashamed of what our fellow humans do to each other.
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"This picture taken the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) shows residents of the besieged Palestinian camp of Yarmouk, queuing to receive food supplies, in Damascus, Syria, on January 31, 2014."
A B C the Third 2 years ago
It's impressive and ashaming that someone thought their reasons are so incredibly important that all this, all these people, all the harm and suffering and pain, are worth it and justified.
#8
Calling A Friend
A B C the Third 2 years ago
Can't spot the xBox controller in the original one though. I'm not saying it isn't there, I just can't find it. Just like Waldo.
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#9
Turkmen Woman Weaving Her Hair
Chris H 2 years ago
More like a dutch old master than an Italian renaissance image, nice composition and detail
Heather 2 years ago
My brain read douche and I was like, dang the old masters weren't THAT bad😂
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Heather Nemanic 2 years ago
Although quite different this picture reminds me of the “Girl with the Pearl Earring”
Brazen 2 years ago
That was my thought as well. She's all grown up now. :)
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This makes me think more of the work of old Dutch masters painters like Rembrandt and Rubens with the warmer tones and lighting.
Pound Cake 2 years ago
Turkmen: the demonym for Turkmenistan, not to be confused with “Turkish men”
the Return of Bruno 2 years ago
Just checking the comments to see if anyone tries insisting on "Turkperson."
Poeha 2 years ago
They changed the name of the country now to Turkpersonistan.
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The Peaks Of Italy
Alexandru Bucur 2 years ago
That's the "Sasso di Sesto". I know this place because a very bloody ww1 battle took place in this exact mountaintop and up to the peak behind the spot from which this picture is taken. The three rocky outcrops to the right are the "Tre Cime di Lavaredo". This area is also very faithfully reproduced in the new WW1 first-person shooter "Isonzo"; https://www.moddb.com/news/isonzo-intel-23-the-dolomites
#11
Village Of Cotignac Shrouded In Morning Mist
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 2 years ago
What a stunning view. I would be an incredibly happy person if I could wake up to a view like that with a mug of coffee and a good book.
#12
The Story Of The Old Stove
Mama Penguin 2 years ago
There's something so cozy about this. The husband tending to the fire with amber glow surrounding him and the wife is cooking underneath a stream of light.
Mike Fitzpatrick 2 years ago
The mundane things are typically the best memories. I remember (as a young man) my grandmother churning butter from milk we that we had milked from the cow, and my aunt making biscuits from scratch.
#13
A Bookshop Owner Repairs A Book
A B C the Third 2 years ago
"repairs a book"... now that's a combination of words I haven't expected to read anytime soon.
Casey Payne 2 years ago
There's not too much anymore that I am willing to buy if I were to win a lottery or lawsuit. But I would actually try and buy this entire room. Books, bookshelves, desk , but not that guy at the desk. (I have been informed that buying people is immoral and possibly - oh, I'm sorry - Very; I meant to say very illegal.)
Jordi Sharpe 2 years ago
There was a used bookstore in North Vancouver called Booklovers where the owner had boxes and piles and overstuffed shelves... it was a freakin' fire hazard, but I loved that place. It was like a maze.
Mohammad Ammar 2 years ago
Pakistan? This is what average old book banks look like in my city.
#14
Shepherd In The Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria
#15
Roosting In The Evening Twilight
too indesicive to choose name 2 years ago
I know, such an amazing painterly effect with the lighting.
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Kel_how 2 years ago
The McDonald's down the road from my house has a group of chickens living in the parking lot. Seeing them always makes me happy, like this picture.
#16
My Dad And His Best Friend
Yeah, okay. 2 years ago
Definitely an old world master vibe about the lighting around the dog.
#17
Camping In A Copse With The Early Morning Mist
Paige Booke Reed 2 years ago
I wish I lived there in a little cottage drinking tea and reflecting on nature
Pizzagirl 91 2 years ago
Saw a similar copse while hiking in Wales once, but I was too wet to take any pictures...
Electra Smith 2 years ago
I believe it's like a little group of trees, like a really tiny forest. I could be wrong though.
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#18
During A Power Outage In Borodianka, Kyiv Region
Jihana 2 years ago (edited)
It looks like a serene picture, and then you remember why there is no electricity ☹️
Sarah Gershaw 2 years ago
but she's lighting a candle in the dark, highly meaningful really. They're so strong <3
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Brent Kaufman 2 years ago
Has Borodianka arrived at the Renaissance already? Seems like yesterday when they were making a big deal about the bright stuff that makes dead chickens turn brown and taste better, then they freaked out when someone jumped into it and his legs turned black and just broke off of his body. Turns out it is the hottest stuff you ever did see. Whew, that was a night. That's when the people over 35 were saying it's more of that crazy stuff kids make up and after 2 days lose interest in. They just went home and said it would never catch on.
David 2 years ago
Because you can see out into the dark night so much better if you hold a lit candle in front of your face.
#19
Showtime. Actors Prepare For An Opera Performance
#20
The Way My Coworker Left Groceries At The Table
Justaboredpotato 2 years ago (edited)
Oh yeah! I didn't notice that, it does look like one
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#21
Boat In The Fog
RMA 2 years ago
Yes. They should change the title to ‘…Accidental Renaissance/Dutch Master/Impressionist/Baroque/Neoclassical/ etc Painting’.
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#22
Photo I Took In Venice, Italy
Bob Pagani 2 years ago
"I told you to make sure the tub faucet was turned off before we left home, damn it."
Tuule Tanum 2 years ago (edited)
Canaletto (Giovanni Antonio Canal) https://www.museothyssen.org/en/collection/artists/canaletto/grand-canal-san-vio-venice
#23
A Sunday In The Commons Of Boston (Photo By Me)
#24
Hasidic Tish During Sukkot, Jerusalem
gloria benado 2 years ago
Nah man. Why would you even go there. Not even funny.
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Cara 2 years ago
If it wasn't for the camera or microphone, it would be very hard to accurately date this I imagine.
David 2 years ago
Guy in the middle talking about how 10 pound hats give him headaches. Those are hats right? My second guess is wheels of cheese covered in fur but that doesn't seem quite right.
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 2 years ago
This is such a wonderful photograph from the facial expressions to the composition and colour palette.
#25
Cows Resting In The German Alps
#26
From My Back Porch
#27
An Old Boys Lunch In The English Countryside
the Return of Bruno 2 years ago
I always wonder how many people get the joke: Dogs suck at poker; they wag their tails when they're happy.
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3 Owls In A Coat 2 years ago
There’s something about a group of old people enjoying each other’s company that I find magical.
#28
A Solitary House - Micheal Lane; 1973
Brent Kaufman 2 years ago
Yes it is, see the owner; an old lady named Blairowizch. You can try to get a hold of her but a friend went there and tried told me you just go around and around never being able to find her. He said, in the end it was like talking to a wall.
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Irish Lassie 2 years ago (edited)
This is one time I truly wish I could paint! Are there any Pandas out there that could recreate this on canvas? I NEED YOU, BOB ROSS🎨
#29
Liberty Rallying The People
Dennis Stanley 2 years ago
A woman’s place is in the revolution - Kandaka, or the word for Nubian queen, which was given to the woman in this photo chanting “thowra’ meaning revolution in Arabic. This photo was the from anti-government protests in Khartoum, Sudan in 2019
Martin Kaine 2 years ago
Looks to me like the pointer. That kind of finger extension is only possible when someone is righteously livid with a system, organization, or individual.
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Kim Lorton 2 years ago
I stand with liberty and for liberty. No man, woman or child should be enslaved by another people, religion or place. All are guilty of doing it. Even today.
Well-Dressed Wolf 2 years ago
It’s just supposed to remind you of a classic painting in terms of composition and lighting, not necessarily exact subject.
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Gergely Pászti 2 years ago
I wonder... how many were willing to be in the moment, instead of just capturing it on camera?
#30
The Sky Looked Like A Renaissance Painting
Isa Car 2 years ago
mammatus clouds. so the other soft round body part :P
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Kim Lorton 2 years ago
The rain filled clouds dip down, preparing for release. Soon I will be wet.
#31
A Conference Of Bearded Dragons
Tanii 2 years ago
Is it just me or does the left one looks like its the talkitive one on the and the others are just like "Oh not this again"
Casey Payne 2 years ago
Weeheeheehee dee heeheeheehee weeoh aweem away In the jungle, the mighty jungle The lion sleeps tonight
ThatBiBookLover 2 years ago
I’m impressed that you managed to capture that in words. Have an upvote.
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Xenon 2 years ago
Wonders what they're singing, Bohemian Rhapsody maybe?? One on the left with high voice singing Figaro figoro!
Cal the dragon (she/her) 2 years ago
They're Imagine Dragons and they're singing Thunder.
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Bakery Shop, Kashmir
Justaboredpotato 2 years ago (edited)
But what about the bread? (A reference to a TV show)
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#33
High Hopes
STress 2 years ago
Brown-skinned refugee from the Middle East... seems familiar... pieta-639c...857132.jpg 
#34
Two Women In A Convent, With A Cat
You Should Do Nothing with the Fence 2 years ago
If the other woman wasn't on the phone, you'd have a difficult time putting a date when this was taken.
Kim Lorton 2 years ago
A surface of peaceful loving and living But under the habit of life in a convent Stirs the rolling and boiling feelings Humans will always have Even if you have devoted your life to God And God's works. It is the human condition And we are always trying to overcome it. Instead of we shall overcome We should say, We will do better today and work to overcome Our baser, human emotions, and instead turn them into Good works for God.
#35
Morning In The Carpathians
#36
The Joy Of Living
#37
Saw This Man On My Way Home From The Bar
Drinking my Covfefe 2 years ago (edited)
How do these people get away with taking pictures randomly of complete strangers. Or do they ask them to pose?
Christine Jemison 2 years ago
And would have sobered up real quick. The picture is still beautiful😊
#38
Old Man In Pho Cao Village
Kim Lorton 2 years ago
What you seek, cannot be found. You must run the mystical gauntlet, first....
#39
This Picture Of Me In A Haunted House
Crystal Spencer 2 years ago
It looks like it's painted in the style of teen girls books in the 80's like sweet valley high..lol
An Argonaut 2 years ago
This looks like that painting of a reader who is shocked but I don’t remember the artist or the name of the painting
#40
Georgia - The Country, Not The State
Jordi Sharpe 2 years ago
People used to mock me and my friends for using /s or /j. I stand by it, and stand by your use.
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Tunk 2 years ago
When did it begin that when you made a sarcastic comment, that you have to spell out that it is sarcastic? It is sort of like having to explain a punchline to a joke. If people are unable to deduce what is sarcasm and what is not, then that should be their problem. Life is too short to have to spell out and explain every single utterance or comment we make. We should take the pressure off ourselves. If people choose to be offended and react so quickly before pausing a moment and making sure they have assessed it correctly, well......?
Linden 2 years ago
Lots of us who are autistic don't always detect sarcasm. It's helpful and inclusive to make it clear. It's only adding two characters and provides accessibility.
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Terran 2 years ago
Yeah, because an American will find Austria on a map...
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Wine Tasting
Kim Lorton 2 years ago
They know! A proper wine tasting must have some simple tidbits to truly assess its taste!
#42
Photo My Mother Took Of My Great Grandfather
Kim Lorton 2 years ago
Wowz. He loves wood, the feel of it and working with it. What an amazing picture!
#43
Holy Sausage
Indosidius 2 years ago
🎶Looooook at my saaaaauuuuusaaaaagggggeeee🎵 🎶It is threeeee feeeeeet loooooong🎵 🎶which is whyyyyyyyyyyy IIIIIIIIIIIIIII🎵 🎶Break out in sooooooooooooooong🎵
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#44
Hohenschwangau Castle And Light On The Alpsee
Kurichfield 2 years ago
This is a castle and we have many tapestries, and if you are a Scottish lord then I am Mickey Mouse!
#45
Al Fresco In London
Kurichfield 2 years ago
How come I don't have one of those...is it my socks? What am I doing wrong?
the Return of Bruno 2 years ago
In the context of eating, the use of "al fresco" is appropriate ("in the fresh air"). In the context of art, it's kinda funny ("on fresh plaster").
#46
Waiting On The New Stove
Brent Kaufman 2 years ago
This family's daughter was just swallowed up in there and a little old lady is screaming at her, "Don't go near the light!"
Bonny Saxon 2 years ago
My cat would have those paper towels shredded into oblivion in 60 seconds if I put them there.
#47
My Friends In Train
Sue Lynn Chan 2 years ago
enjoy those moment and turn them to memories like photo album because TIME is precious and never taken lightly.
#48
Oktoberfest
Well-Dressed Wolf 2 years ago
It shows how mentally scarring the last few years have been that I automatically flinched inside and internally screamed “SUPER-SPREADERS!!” when I looked at this pic :(
Kurichfield 2 years ago (edited)
Strike up the music the band has begun...The Pennsylvania Polka!
#49
Me In A Metal Festival
#50
Delays Due To Train Strikes In UK
#51
South Iraq 1978
#52
Baptism
Well-Dressed Wolf 2 years ago (edited)
Does this count as literal brainwashing? You’re dipping their heads into water, so… XD (…it’s a joke)
#53
The Grace Of The Mausoleum
#54
Driving Through The Rockies
#55
So Good I Was Had To Check It's Not A Repost
#56
Cinque Terre, Liguria, Italy
#57
A Picture Of Clouds I Took
#58
New Version Of "Reply Of The Zaporozhian Cossacks"
ProcrastinationStation 2 years ago
Great reference. And if only more people knew the original, and what was written in their reply letter, this would be higher up ;)
#59
This Fish Seller In My City
#60
Photo My Grandma Took Of Some Swans On Her Lake
#61
The Selkie Fashion Show
#62
Photo I Took Of An Austin Bar. Cavaraggio Painting
#65
Group Of Men Shelter In The Back Of A Truck
Quarryville 2 years ago
From an article about meth use sky-rocketing in Afghanistan. These people were detained by the Taliban and taken for "rehab". Which is detoxing cold turkey. [Article.](https://apnews.com/article/afghanistan-health-asia-pacific-poverty-kabul-a09066367bc58a934a2360dbbd0958f4)
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#66
My Friend Talking To The Bus Driver
surprised pikachu 2 years ago
this would be an awesome album cover (ive said this like 10 times i know)
#67
"Woman Lounging On A Sofa"
#68
A Picture I Took At An Afterparty
#69
Pensive Bookseller, Kashmir
#70
A Cup Of Tea
#71
Something About This Pic Of Random Flowers I Took
#72
There's Always Time For Pasta
Crystal Spencer 2 years ago (edited)
Canned pasta is what came to mind when you saw this? I'm sorry. Can I please send you you some real food?
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Brian May And Roger Taylor Imitating Caravaggio
#74
Onion Warehouse
#75
Serbia's Red Gold Pepper Harvest
#76
Scuttle The Chicken
#77
The Greengrocer Of Bologna
Justaboredpotato 2 years ago
I also don't know what a greengrocer is so I looked it up and according to Google a greengrocer is "a retailer of fruit and vegetables."
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Giulia Fortunati 2 years ago
I always went to this market whit my mother, each vendor has their own "cave", with a little basement to keep the vegetables fresh.
#78
A Card Game (Qutub Minar Seen From Bhool Bhulaia)
#79
New England Autumn Morning
#85
People Celebrating Lula's Victory In Rio Dejaneiro
#89
Bathers In Varanasi, India (1972)
#91
Coffee Is Love Since 900 A.d
#102
The Roman Senate
#105
"A Walk In An Apple Orchard" (By Me - 2022)
#106
Old Salt Shop
#110
The Bomb Makers
Christof Irran 2 years ago
No, I think those are empties, the vehicles for Molotov Cocktails. The liquor has already been enjoyed...or not.
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The Wisened Elders
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Robert T 2 years ago
Dissapointed that the Manchester one that went viral didn't make it onto the list. See https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-35214873
Ginger Grumpybunny 2 years ago
I'm pretty sure it's been on a previous one.
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I Just Live Here 2 years ago
These are so beautiful! I know some are situational, but wow to the talented photographers who caught them. My thumb would probably be in the picture!
Anja Schmidt 2 years ago
Strong series. Can´t decide, which one is best! Keep on doing your thing :-)
kishida naoki 2 years ago
I've generated images with the Stable Diffusion using the titles as prompt. https://nowokay.hatenablog.com/entry/2022/12/21/154414
Jessica Bertram 2 years ago (edited)
i took some gorgeous accidental masterpieces...they look like a Flemish master painted them. i want to share them with you, my BP fambly, but i can't figure out how to attach it! halp
Robert T 2 years ago
Dissapointed that the Manchester one that went viral didn't make it onto the list. See https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-35214873
Ginger Grumpybunny 2 years ago
I'm pretty sure it's been on a previous one.
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These are so beautiful! I know some are situational, but wow to the talented photographers who caught them. My thumb would probably be in the picture!
Anja Schmidt 2 years ago
Strong series. Can´t decide, which one is best! Keep on doing your thing :-)
kishida naoki 2 years ago
I've generated images with the Stable Diffusion using the titles as prompt. https://nowokay.hatenablog.com/entry/2022/12/21/154414
Jessica Bertram 2 years ago (edited)
i took some gorgeous accidental masterpieces...they look like a Flemish master painted them. i want to share them with you, my BP fambly, but i can't figure out how to attach it! halp
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