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The Renaissance is often perceived as the period of the noblest traditions, but some artists from that time had repeatedly been doing something that looks somewhat sinister nowadays - they painted our beloved beautiful babies like mini versions of old men. Tumblr account 'Ugly Renaissance Babies' is doing exactly what its name suggests - collecting the ugliest baby artworks from the said era, hilariously proving that some painters probably had never laid their eyes on a cute, fat baby. On the other hand, this weird Renaissance art depiction of baby Jesus might stem from the belief that he was born formed like an adult and didn't change much growing. Following this, all the other ugly babies were painted in the same manner.

From rock-hard abs to getting stoned like a gravel road, these Benjamin Button fellas seem to be hitting puberty a lot faster than we did. Scroll down to poke some fun at the Renaissance paintings, er, I mean, learn some art history and vote for your favorite funny babies!

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Mark Fuller
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is it a baby? Is it a sausage roll? Who knows. Either way, it's far too scary to risk giving it your tit!

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    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Her face be like well that's a fail

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    Pi...
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was a caesarean baby too! All I can say is....oh my gaawww...

    N G
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen this film.... Alien renaissance, I think.

    frederic eeckman
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's what happen when you are pregnant for 5 years regarding the size of that baby !

    Nadine Ducca
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love how intense Princess Leia is over there washing... preparing a bath...? Lookit her eyes!

    alwright
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's probably just terrified by the sight of the demon spawn coming out of her belly like that... I would be XD

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    Stephanie Knapp
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like they waited about 3 years to pull that toddler out!

    Anna “annab” B
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Her boobs look like an old fashioned telephone handpiece

    Eyeball
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is a full grown little person coming out of that person... wtf

    Godspeed
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Look at the hair on the baby! She must have used Pantene! Swoooosh!

    Micki Van Patten
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And I am a nurse. I confirm that washing ones hands is just as important as holding the patient down

    Shinomi Chan
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think that's what people would call an overcooked baby.

    Molly Block
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whoa, those boobs! The maid's eyes! The wallpaper and curtains look so real, and then the people look so, dead! And you can see the sketch of the pregnant woman's feet through the sleeve of the maid! What?!!

    Monika Pajor
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did people back then were giving birth to 3 year-old babies? wtf

    KT Trondsen
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    no wonder she had a c-section, she gave birth to a 4 year old!

    Sharon Palmer
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I watched the reflection on the theatre lights of my section (which seemed incredibly surreal) and yes, it's accurate :D

    Priscilla Winslow
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now I'm sorry I didn't get to watch mine! Might explain my kids....

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    Michael Fibonacci
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a doctor I can assure you that this is completely accurate..we call this 'Caesarean section a la Renaissance'

    Ingrid Tsai
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He looks like he is looking into a mirror and being horrible shocked

    Andrew Gibb
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The 'baby' has a good pair of cycling legs. The mother is probably glad that he didn't pop out in the natural manner or she'd be looking like a badly packed kebab down below

    Rebekah
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So whats in the upper right-hand corner that they are so interested in?

    Misterscooter
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm waiting for Bugs Bunny to pop out of that hole.

    Liz not Lis
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This has to have been painted by someone who has never had a baby

    Sherrie Glendening
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Forget the incision, the size of the kid would have killed her anyway!

    Dorothy Cloud
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's just sad to see all the ugly babies. What were they thinking?

    Gayle Bynum Cardosa
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    congratulations, you've just given birth to a tiny 35 year old man.

    Tenley Nelson
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That baby has more hair than I do!

    Sykz
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just look at those toe nails!!

    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay the hair is real freaky

    Neeraj Jha
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like that Portal sorta thing. And what exactly is that other woman washing there?

    Priscilla Winslow
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's pouring boiling water... there's a birth going on here! Who brought the towels?

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    Rainbow Unicorn
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is that five year old standing in that poor woman's incision? That isn't very sanitary.

    Barry Nolan
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The midwife looks like she's glancing at a clock like "Jesus, would you look at the time!"

    Sharon Vaughn
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And here I thought Mary and Joseph were the only ones present at the birth. Who, then performed the surgery?

    Noycha
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    seems legit or just as i imagine a Caesarean section look like

    S.
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A woman who looks like Princess Leia is like, "Don't worry honey, this is very normal. Wait a minute, I'll just prepare the bath for the baby. " The woman wearing the white scarf holding the baby is like, "Oh gosh, another grown up baby... " The woman giving birth is like nothing, because she's taking a nap. And the baby is already tired of life.

    Fluffy Destroyer
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The hair should not be so long on the baby. There is no blood and tooo wide a whole.

    Zenozenobee
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well c-section explain why she's supposed to still be a virgin after her delivery.... I guess

    Simon Levene
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think you need a course in basic anatomy and physiology. As does the artist.

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    Jeremie Guerra
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "another painting? please mom, i'm booooored!! "

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    Cyndi H
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait... Is that a magnifying glass she's holding to his baby junk? I am deeply confused.

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    Nadine Ducca
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my... The woman's face isn't half bad, but what the hell happened with that thing on her shoulder?

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    Molly Block
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is the little man pushing on her face?

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    Kate Yeti
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey, any parent of a little boy will tell you - it happens. Sometimes there just isn't any other option! ;)

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    Panic!AtTheYeemo
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *record scratch, freeze frame* yup that's me. you're probably wondering how I got in this situation.

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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The cow is rolling its eyes like WTF is that

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    d r e a m w o r l d
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *derp intensifies* no choild. stahp. yuo doing meh a concern. no heckin bamboozle.

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    Bunnies are better!!
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My oh My! at first I thought they were just painting his nails which is strange because that would mean that he has three feet. I need more sleep..

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    Shinomi Chan
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They do work like that, if you twist hard enough.

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    Keith Garland
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "My lord, it's just an eye. The gods saw fit to grace me with a spare. And may I say King Leonidas, you legs are so smooth."

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    Nadine Ducca
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like a little merman... or those paper thingies people put on turkey legs. Just looked it up: turkey booties or turkey frills. Okay.

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    Juan Castellucci
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, dont laugh so hard. people posting on social media look the same or worse than these demonic babies if not for the Photoshop . Yes, you too

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    Jenn
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    .....with a creepy old man in the background 😁 😁

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    Karolína T.
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At medicine faculty, our professor told us about unintended depicting of different diseases on rennaisance and baroq paintworks. This is Klippel-Feil syndrome.

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    Roslyn Altaira
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Back off! This thing fires 150 rounds a minute!!

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    Petra Christovová
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the first picture where the children look like actual children, not like something from a horror movie.

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    Cody Eriksen
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah! This is scary! It's Cartman going to the Special Olympics

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    Zenozenobee
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whao! well Saint Anne being Jesus Grand-Ma, her grip explain all the muscle the baby seems to have: Jesus inherit her super muscular strenght

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    Nadine Ducca
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ug yes. People thought dolphins looked like that...

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    Amanda Poirier
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I dunno who or what is holding the baby Jesus. But it's got too many fingers!

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    Pi...
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They all look frog-faced and beak-nosed.

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    Zenozenobee
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did they ever actually met a baby? This is not a baby, this is a very small adult

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    Nadine Ducca
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least the breast is lower down on this one.

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    Neeraj Jha
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He looks like one of the Former American Presidents.

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    Wanda Queen
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a nasty case of pink eye right there.

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    Lillian Chesak
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why does a baby have better abs than me?

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    Loula
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anyone else notice the breasts always sit a bit too high up, on the mothers..?

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    Andrew Gibb
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And ...I...yyyyy....I....will...always.....love....Yoooooooo!

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    Bettye McKee
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like she's considering pouring that ink down his throat.

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    Merijo Dietrich
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    they don't make babies like that anymore. thank God!

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    Nadine Ducca
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Baby Jesus is squishing that poor bird (a barn swallow?), and it looks like he's got another one in his mouth.

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