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Few would argue against the fact that the Renaissance period produced some of the most beautiful art the world has ever seen. Artists like Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael would spend years to achieve the level of skill and detail we admire in their paintings and other works. However, nowadays, with technological advancements on our side, it seems that this level of craft can be obtained just by snapping a picture with a phone.And the Accidental Renaissance subreddit is the perfect proof of that. Scroll down to see some of the best unintentional artworks that even famous artists would be jealous of and be sure to upvote the ones that look like they came straight from a Renaissance painter's workshop.

#1

My Window’s View Looks Like A Painting

View of a sunlit grassy field through a window, resembling Renaissance paintings with its serene, natural landscape.

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sbj
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26 minutes ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You're so lucky to have this stunning view and I am completely jealous

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    Something My Dad Sent In The Family Group Chat

    Cows grazing in a misty field with barren trees, resembling a serene Renaissance painting.

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    #7

    Mom Napping After A Long Flight

    Woman reclined on a chair wrapped in a blanket, resembling a Renaissance painting with a dog looking on.

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    #8

    Help Me Find This Bride Who Got Married At York Oratory On Saturday?

    A person kneeling before a bride, in a setting reminiscent of Renaissance paintings, with ornate architectural details.

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    #14

    Neighborhood Cat Knocked Over Our Half-Full Watering Can And Was Gloating Over Her Victory When I Got Home

    Front porch with scattered pumpkins and a tipped watering can, resembling a Renaissance painting in composition.

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    #15

    Snapped This Photo On My Way To Work, Cold Boi Keeping Warm

    Dog wrapped in a blanket in a car, resembling a Renaissance painting with soft lighting.

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    Snapped A Shot Of The New Puppy At The End Of The Couch

    A fluffy black dog lies on a bed, with wallpaper resembling a Renaissance painting in the background.

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    #22

    Friend Snapped A Picture Of Us After The Wedding Party

    Two people sitting in a dimly lit stone courtyard, resembling a Renaissance painting scene.

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    #24

    Woman In Kazakh Church That I Snapped A Pic Of

    Person arranging flowers in a room with stained glass, resembling a Renaissance painting.

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    Multa Nocte
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    3 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You wouldn't have convinced me this was a photo instead of a picture if this wasn't in this gallery.

    #25

    Accidental Renaissance At Shoot?

    Man in dramatic lighting, working on wiring, resembling Renaissance painting.

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    #26

    Took This Selfie While Staying Overnight At The Hospital With My Sister

    Dimly lit face resembling a Renaissance painting with dramatic shadows.

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    Narelle Hussy
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    1 hour ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I see a little silhouetta of a man" Queen won't stop singing wen I look at this pic lol

    #27

    A Picture My Father Took Of Me When I Was 4. He Is Not A Photographer, And I Was Not Posing; According To Him I Was "Grumpy" That Day And He Liked That My Face Was Half In The Light, Half In The Shadows

    Child in soft light with curly hair, resembling a Renaissance painting.

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    #28

    So Begins The Fall

    A cat sleeps on a pillow by the fireplace, resembling a serene scene from Renaissance paintings.

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    Multa Nocte
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    3 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I believe the energy is going from the cat into the fire to heat it up.

    #29

    My Husband, Posing With Bread, While The Cat Gets Into Our Dinner In The Background

    A man holding a baguette, resembling a pose from Renaissance paintings.

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    #35

    Tomatoes Catching The Light

    Close-up of sliced colorful tomatoes resembling a Renaissance painting.

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    #39

    Nonna On Film

    Elderly woman in dim light by window, evoking a Renaissance painting style.

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    #41

    Picture Of My Bestie Taken By Her Friend, Figured It Fit Here

    Person sitting by a window in dim lighting resembling a Renaissance painting, with plants and street view in the background.

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    #42

    Meal Prepping Post Farmers Market

    Fresh vegetables and mushrooms on a wooden board, resembling a Renaissance painting with soft natural light.

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    #43

    Brussels, Belgium, 2024 (Photo By Nadia Eeckhout)

    A rain-streaked window with a person behind, resembling a Renaissance painting scene.

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    #45

    Interview With Gladys Marin, Chile, 1998 (Photo By Ximena Navarro)

    A woman surrounded by journalists with microphones, evoking a scene from a Renaissance painting.

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    #46

    My Boy In The Sun

    Cat lounging on a table, resembling a pose from a Renaissance painting.

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    Multa Nocte
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    3 hours ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My kitten does this every now and then and I just love it! (Edit) I don't have that mug, however.

    #49

    Was Told You Guys Might Like This. Flew By A Thunderstorm Last Night And Took 1,500 Photos. Here's One Of My Favorites

    Dramatic clouds and light juxtapose to resemble Renaissance paintings.

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    #51

    Lost Dog On The Side Of The Road

    Dog sitting in grass with a dramatic sunset sky, resembling a Renaissance painting.

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    Multa Nocte
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    3 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, bless its heart. I hope someone stopped to try to help it.

    #52

    Cat Doing Security Job At Hagia Sophia

    A cat in a sunbeam on a marble floor resembles a Renaissance painting with large gridded windows in the background.

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    #53

    Reflection In A Mud

    Puddle reflection resembling a Renaissance painting with trees and sky.

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    #54

    Cats Cuddling In A Closet

    Two cats snuggled closely, one resembling a Renaissance painting with its unique fur pattern and expression.

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    Multa Nocte
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    3 hours ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh dear, I am very rapidly running out of room for more cats, but I simply must have these two as well.

    #55

    Was Told To Cross Post My Sheep Photo Here, Enjoy!

    Sheep on a cliff with dramatic sky and ocean view, resembling a Renaissance painting.

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    #56

    Wedding After Party

    People around a pool table in dimly lit room, resembling a renaissance painting scene with rich detail and dramatic lighting.

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    #57

    Honey Hunters 3

    Person collecting honey, climbing a rope ladder beside honeycombs, accidentally resembling a Renaissance painting.

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    #58

    My Mumma, Waiting While On A Volunteering Shift

    A woman sitting by a window, resembling a detailed scene from a Renaissance painting.

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    #60

    Kitty From The Streets Meets Her New Sister From The Shelter

    Cat and dog on a floral bedspread, reaching paws towards each other, resembling a Renaissance painting.

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    #61

    The Rebirth

    Cats arranged in a circle resembling a Renaissance painting on a patterned rug.

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    Multa Nocte
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    3 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ack! I am now overwhelmed with all these cats, but in a positive way! I just want a few more!

    #63

    Picture Of Me And My Great Uncle Talking

    Two people seated among empty chairs at sunset, evoking the style of Renaissance paintings.

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    #65

    Lestat Getting A Touch-Up Between Takes, During Filming Of "Interview With The Vampire" (Circa 1994)

    A person being styled by a group, reminiscent of a Renaissance painting, in a historical setting with varied expressions.

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    #67

    Romanian Shepherd With His Flock

    Shepherd in a fur coat among sheep, resembling a Renaissance painting scene in a pastoral landscape.

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    #69

    Hope After The Storm

    Women carrying religious statues, resembling a Renaissance painting amid a dramatic outdoor background.

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    #72

    We Lost Power After Thanksgiving Dinner And Only Had A Fire And Candles To See By

    A cozy living room scene, softly lit, accidentally resembling Renaissance paintings.

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    #73

    I Dropped An Egg On The Dog's Oui Oui Pad

    Cracked eggshell illuminated by sunlight, resembling a Renaissance painting with dramatic lighting.

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    #74

    A Man And His Cat

    A person extends a hand towards a cat in sunlight, evoking a scene from Renaissance paintings.

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    #75

    I Live In La & An Unhoused Individual Left Their Teddy. Elephant In The Fog

    A blue elephant toy on a sidewalk, creating a scene reminiscent of Renaissance paintings.

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    1 hour ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    unhoused-unalived...why do people feel the need to veil the words?

    #76

    Dog Tolerating Affection

    A dog laying next to a person, evoking a Renaissance painting style.

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    #79

    Thought It Would Fit The Trend

    A seascape view through a stone window resembles a Renaissance painting.

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    #81

    Power Went Out While Writing

    A person studying by candlelight, resembling a Renaissance painting scene, with candles illuminating the table.

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    #83

    Coffee & Cigarettes… Q3…

    Person sitting outside a cafe, holding a smartphone and smoking, resembling a scene from a Renaissance painting.

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    #84

    The Second Coming

    DJ illuminated by a beam of light, resembling a Renaissance painting at a crowded event.

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    #85

    Colleagues And I Capturing Bats At Night

    People in raincoats, illuminated by headlamps in a dark forest, resembling Renaissance painting styles.

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    #86

    Endless Duties Of A Tired Mother

    A woman folding clothes on a couch, evoking a Renaissance painting with its composition and lighting.

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    #87

    Greatest Cricketer Coming Out To Bat

    Cricketer emerging from stairs, with crowd resembling a Renaissance painting, capturing the moment with phones.

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    #88

    This Woman’s Mugshot Looks Like It Was Painted In The 1700’s

    Woman with Renaissance painting style appearance, looking directly, with tousled hair and a neutral expression.

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    #89

    My Roommates Changing A Lightbulb

    Three people in a room, one on a ladder, unintentionally resembling a Renaissance painting scene.

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    #90

    Buddy Wore This To Trivia Night

    People in colorful attire at a dimly lit gathering, resembling a Renaissance painting.

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    #91

    Youngster In Bear Costume Participating In A Traditional Festival In Iasi, Romania

    Person in a bear costume surrounded by red fabric, reminiscent of Renaissance paintings.

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    #92

    Before The Coffee Gets Cold

    Cozy scene with a coffee cup on the window sill, resembling a Renaissance painting, overlooking a scenic river landscape.

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    #93

    My New Apartment After The Dust Bag Exploded

    Sunlight beams onto a ladder in a room, creating a scene resembling a Renaissance painting.

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    #94

    Helping My Brother In Law Hang Some Curtains

    A person standing under a glowing light, resembling a Renaissance painting, with surfboards and a relaxed indoor setting.

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    #95

    My Wife After A Long Night

    Portrait of a woman with a cozy sweater, resembling Renaissance paintings in warm lighting.

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