35 Times People Caught ‘Accidental Renaissance’ On Camera (New Pics)

Despite being long gone, the Renaissance is a period many people view with great admiration. After all, it was a time that presented society with some of the best works in literature, philosophy, and, of course,art.Some people appreciate that period so much, they might not even realize that their works resemble Renaissance artwork. Others, however, notice that right away and head straight to the ‘Accidental Renaissance’subredditto share it.You probably already see where this is going, but yes, today we want to applaud some more of the excellent compositions that look like something that could have been painted back in the 14th-17th century. If you’re a fan of the subreddit, you already know that you’re about to see some wonderful pictures; if you haven’t yet familiarized yourself with it, well, you’re about to see some wonderful pictures. Either way, scroll down to find them on the list below and enjoy!This post may includeaffiliate links.

Some people appreciate that period so much, they might not even realize that their works resemble Renaissance artwork. Others, however, notice that right away and head straight to the ‘Accidental Renaissance’subredditto share it.

You probably already see where this is going, but yes, today we want to applaud some more of the excellent compositions that look like something that could have been painted back in the 14th-17th century. If you’re a fan of the subreddit, you already know that you’re about to see some wonderful pictures; if you haven’t yet familiarized yourself with it, well, you’re about to see some wonderful pictures. Either way, scroll down to find them on the list below and enjoy!

This post may includeaffiliate links.

My Wife At The Window

A Monk In Italy. (Photographer: Steve Mccurry)

Pushing The Boat

According to the subreddit’s description, accidental Renaissance refers to “a photo that inadvertently resembles a painting similar in composition, style, lighting, and/or subject to Renaissance-style art.”But the community doesn’t restrict itself to the period between the 14th-17th centuries only; they are accepting of pictures resembling other art movements— Baroque, Neo-classicism, and Romantic—too, which extend the timeframe from the 14th to the 19th century.Started a decade ago, the subreddit has already amassed over a million Renaissance art enthusiasts.

But the community doesn’t restrict itself to the period between the 14th-17th centuries only; they are accepting of pictures resembling other art movements— Baroque, Neo-classicism, and Romantic—too, which extend the timeframe from the 14th to the 19th century.

Started a decade ago, the subreddit has already amassed over a million Renaissance art enthusiasts.

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Originating in Italy, the Renaissance—French for the word rebirth—was the time of the revival of interest in the classical learning and values of ancient Greece and Rome, the History Channelnotes. It was a time when people’s curiosity resulted in a great deal of development, from exploration of new continents, to such inventions as the microscope, the telescope, the printing press, and even the good old pencil!

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Mom Doing Embroidery

My Mother, Bridesmaid, 1970

Neighbor Under Heat Lamp

Somewhere In Turkey [oc]

One of the three aforementioned masterminds,Leonardo da Vinci, was born in 1452 in Anchiano, a hamlet in the comune of Vinci in Italy. As a young teenager, at 14 years old, he started a nearly decade-long apprenticeship to an important figure at the time, sculptor, painter, and goldsmith Andrea del Verrocchio.The apprenticeship is believed to be the time when da Vinci acquired knowledge in such fields as mechanics, carpentry, metallurgy, architectural drafting, and chemistry. Over the course of his career, the mastermind created not only a number of iconicpaintings, such as the Last Supper, Lady with an Ermine, or Mona Lisa, but sketches for all sorts of machines, too, such as the ornithopter.

The apprenticeship is believed to be the time when da Vinci acquired knowledge in such fields as mechanics, carpentry, metallurgy, architectural drafting, and chemistry. Over the course of his career, the mastermind created not only a number of iconicpaintings, such as the Last Supper, Lady with an Ermine, or Mona Lisa, but sketches for all sorts of machines, too, such as the ornithopter.

On The Way

My Wife Fell Asleep After A Shower

Metaphysical Debate. My Mates And I Talking About Something At The Pub (2016 A.d)

Another genius of the Renaissance period,Michelangelo, was born in the village of Caprese near Florence, Italy (which is now named Caprese Michelangelo in honor of the artist), in 1475. He is believed to be the first artist to be recognized during his lifetime and his works are praised to this day, attracting millions of visitors each year. If you’re wondering what said works are, you must have heard of the Statue of David, which is now held in Galleria dell’Accademia in Florence, or the iconic Madonna della Pietà (otherwise known simply as Pietà), located in the St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City.

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Last but not least of the three iconic names from the Renaissance period,Raphael, too, left a significant footprint in the history of art, over less than four decades of his life. Born in the city of Urbino, in the Marches region of Italy, he learned the basics of painting from his father, a painter himself, Giovanni Santi. After the death of his father, at the age of only 11 years old, Raphael took over managing his father’s workshop and seemingly surpassed his success, becoming one of the finest painters in town. Over time, Raphael evolved into one of the greatest Renaissance painters, creating such masterpieces as Sistine Madonna, The Transfiguration, and Disputation of the Most Holy Sacrament.

The Sandwich

My Wife Sleeping This Morning

The Midwife

Whether it’s da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, or any other artist that the picture reminds the photographer of, if it has a Renaissance flavor to it, it is definitely worth sharing with the ‘Accidental Renaissance’ community. And if you haven’t yet taken a renaissance-like picture yourself, but you enjoy browsing the works of others, check out ourprevious editionon the subreddit next or take a look at these classical painting-basedmemesto marvel at a different kind of genius.

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