I suspect there are hundreds if not thousands of photos in the gallery on your phone. If you take a moment to scroll through all of them, there are chances you might spot one that stands out. It’s hard to put a finger on what exactly makes it so special, but the composition, the light, the atmosphere are somewhat unique…
This is the point where we shift from a mundane snap of day-to-day life into the realm of art. Welcome to Accidental Renaissance, Reddit’s beloved corner for sharing photos that look like scenes from classical art. Think of asymmetrical compositions, landscapes, the Fibonacci sequence, sfumato, and the golden ratio…
Created back in 2014, the subreddit is home to 869k “universalis personae” better known as members of the community who appreciate anything from the Renaissance to the Dutch Golden Age. Below waits the new batch posted on the subreddit, so scroll down and enjoy!
#1 In Bruges. Fairytale Town
Image source: wrigleyirish
#2 Woman Sits By The Window Of A Lviv-Bound Train. AP
Image source: fleece_white_as_snow
#3 Horse Man
Image source: Atretochoanabow
#4 Hildegarde Repairing The Windows
Image source: AL-Walker
#5 The Farmer’s Supper
Image source: Semanteme
#6 Accidental Caravaggio: My Brother’s Hangover, 2013
Image source: lgyztw
#7 A Buddy Was Taking Photos In My Shop To Expand His Portfolio, His Lights Did Not Trigger And We Got This Dramatic Shot. It’s My Favorite So Far
Image source: TheTimDavis
#8 The Baptism. Mtskheta, Georgia
Image source: chao_chucao
#9 At The Window In Versailles
Image source: mylittlemy
#10 Blame The Ambulance Guy
Image source: WhiteChocolate55
#11 French Summer Stairs
Image source: MorrisWayne
#12 This Photo Dad Nonchalantly Posted In Family Chat
Image source: leavethisearth
#13 Golden Hour In France (On Film)
Image source: Penguinozor
#14 I Keep Getting Told That This Is Renaissance-Like?
Image source: shiningduval
#15 US Men’s Olympic Water Polo Team
Image source: The_Fish_Alliance
#16 Old Photo Of Me & Bro Found At My Grandma’s House
Image source: in-thesuburbs-i
#17 A Nativity
Image source: theoraclemachine
#18 Boys Take A Bath In A Canal In Kashmir
Image source: Naar-kanger
#19 A Rescued Mother
Image source: Ragnara
#20 The Contemplation Of The Courtain
Image source: YeGrayHound
#21 Damascus 1950s
Image source: raffaele2406
#22 Angela Merkel With Fishermen, 1990
Image source: nuniabidness
#23 Chess Players In Mazandaran, Iran
Image source: jahanzaman
#24 Shot From Switzerland
Image source: Organic_dichotomy
#25 Waiting For A Sign
Image source: jolis97
#26 A Very Accidental Scene From Oc Fire
Image source: NutellaDeVil
#27 Safeguarding Jesus In Lviv
Image source: sceptic_tank
#28 The Flower Lady
Image source: Rozzapezza
#29 Girl Smashing Elbow On Table
Image source: ChadKnightArtist
#30 Polish People Cleaning Carpets In The Snow
Image source: naislandii1990
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