‘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.
#1 The Advent Of Autumn
Image source: cestrumnocturnum
#2 An Old Town In Salzburg, Austria
Image source: Ticiepx
#3 Summer Gardens
Image source: veturoldurnar
#4 Two Peacocks Fighting Like Angels
Image source: Pragalbhv
#5 At Peace Amongst The Willow & The Lake
Image source: TheLunaMelody
#6 I Just Became A Dad
Image source: Mineral_myco_medic
#7 Syrians In Al Yarmouk Camp Waiting For Aid
Image source: Casualte
#8 Calling A Friend
Image source: Veganes_Schnitzel
#9 Turkmen Woman Weaving Her Hair
Image source: DeMinimisHominid
#10 The Peaks Of Italy
Image source: Voxis_Josh
#11 Village Of Cotignac Shrouded In Morning Mist
Image source: nighteeeeey
#12 The Story Of The Old Stove
Image source: DeMinimisHominid
#13 A Bookshop Owner Repairs A Book
Image source: AeroNerd2012
#14 Shepherd In The Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria
Image source: HeStoleMyBalloons
#15 Roosting In The Evening Twilight
Image source: ORDO_AB_CHAO_
#16 My Dad And His Best Friend
Image source: Glittering-Ad-2807
#17 Camping In A Copse With The Early Morning Mist
Image source: VeggieSmooth
#18 During A Power Outage In Borodianka, Kyiv Region
Image source: loggitech
#19 Showtime. Actors Prepare For An Opera Performance
Image source: DeMinimisHominid
#20 The Way My Coworker Left Groceries At The Table
Image source: LivLem0n
#21 Boat In The Fog
Image source: lailomeiel
#22 Photo I Took In Venice, Italy
Image source: demetri47
#23 A Sunday In The Commons Of Boston (Photo By Me)
Image source: austin_visual
#24 Hasidic Tish During Sukkot, Jerusalem
Image source: adeadhead
#25 Cows Resting In The German Alps
Image source: rdtwt1
#26 From My Back Porch
Image source: chubs_peterson
#27 An Old Boys Lunch In The English Countryside
Image source: 2beornot2bethatisthe
#28 A Solitary House – Micheal Lane; 1973
Image source: bluntforce_trauma
#29 Liberty Rallying The People
Image source: pluckilyevolve55
#30 The Sky Looked Like A Renaissance Painting
Image source: kiddosan
#31 A Conference Of Bearded Dragons
Image source: nodumps22
#32 Bakery Shop, Kashmir
Image source: Meaning-Plenty
#33 High Hopes
Image source: DeMinimisHominid
#34 Two Women In A Convent, With A Cat
Image source: kumachaaan
#35 Morning In The Carpathians
Image source: veturoldurnar
#36 The Joy Of Living
Image source: DeMinimisHominid
#37 Saw This Man On My Way Home From The Bar
Image source: sage_pup
#38 Old Man In Pho Cao Village
Image source: DeMinimisHominid
#39 This Picture Of Me In A Haunted House
Image source: accioreddit
#40 Georgia – The Country, Not The State
Image source: shoshtrvls
#41 Wine Tasting
Image source: EditPiaf
#42 Photo My Mother Took Of My Great Grandfather
Image source: MalicAcid_C4H6O5
#43 Holy Sausage
Image source: thegreatlib23
#44 Hohenschwangau Castle And Light On The Alpsee
Image source: RevolutionaryBand781
#45 Al Fresco In London
Image source: delilah_vega
#46 Waiting On The New Stove
Image source: Dustlight_
#47 My Friends In Train
Image source: kjrconsta47
#48 Oktoberfest
Image source: jashashar
#49 Me In A Metal Festival
Image source: CirclePitt
#50 Delays Due To Train Strikes In UK
Image source: dugerz
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