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'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.

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An Old Town In Salzburg, Austria

An Old Town In Salzburg, Austria

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Katy McMouse
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know that this is supposed to be Renaissance, but it feels more Dickensian to me - right down to Scrooge with his cane.

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#4

Two Peacocks Fighting Like Angels

Two Peacocks Fighting Like Angels

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#5

At Peace Amongst The Willow & The Lake

At Peace Amongst The Willow & The Lake

TheLunaMelody Report

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#9

Turkmen Woman Weaving Her Hair

Turkmen Woman Weaving Her Hair

DeMinimisHominid Report

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Chris H
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

More like a dutch old master than an Italian renaissance image, nice composition and detail

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#10

The Peaks Of Italy

The Peaks Of Italy

Voxis_Josh Report

#11

Village Of Cotignac Shrouded In Morning Mist

Village Of Cotignac Shrouded In Morning Mist

nighteeeeey Report

#15

Roosting In The Evening Twilight

Roosting In The Evening Twilight

ORDO_AB_CHAO_ Report

#16

My Dad And His Best Friend

My Dad And His Best Friend

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#17

Camping In A Copse With The Early Morning Mist

Camping In A Copse With The Early Morning Mist

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#18

During A Power Outage In Borodianka, Kyiv Region

During A Power Outage In Borodianka, Kyiv Region

loggitech Report

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Jihana
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It looks like a serene picture, and then you remember why there is no electricity ☹️

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#20

The Way My Coworker Left Groceries At The Table

The Way My Coworker Left Groceries At The Table

LivLem0n Report

#21

Boat In The Fog

Boat In The Fog

lailomeiel Report

#22

Photo I Took In Venice, Italy

Photo I Took In Venice, Italy

demetri47 Report

#23

A Sunday In The Commons Of Boston (Photo By Me)

A Sunday In The Commons Of Boston (Photo By Me)

austin_visual Report

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VonBlade
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I refuse to believe this was accidental. Just refuse. No way. (Which is my way of saying well done, an incredible recreation)

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#25

Cows Resting In The German Alps

Cows Resting In The German Alps

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#26

From My Back Porch

From My Back Porch

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J. G.
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Und aus den Wiesen steiget der weiße Nebel wunderbar... And from the meadows the white fog rises beautifully... From: Abendlied by Matthias Claudius.

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#28

A Solitary House - Micheal Lane; 1973

A Solitary House - Micheal Lane; 1973

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#29

Liberty Rallying The People

Liberty Rallying The People

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Dennis Stanley
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A woman’s place is in the revolution - Kandaka, or the word for Nubian queen, which was given to the woman in this photo chanting “thowra’ meaning revolution in Arabic. This photo was the from anti-government protests in Khartoum, Sudan in 2019

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#37

Saw This Man On My Way Home From The Bar

Saw This Man On My Way Home From The Bar

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#38

Old Man In Pho Cao Village

Old Man In Pho Cao Village

DeMinimisHominid Report

#39

This Picture Of Me In A Haunted House

This Picture Of Me In A Haunted House

accioreddit Report

#40

Georgia - The Country, Not The State

Georgia - The Country, Not The State

shoshtrvls Report

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#42

Photo My Mother Took Of My Great Grandfather

Photo My Mother Took Of My Great Grandfather

MalicAcid_C4H6O5 Report

#44

Hohenschwangau Castle And Light On The Alpsee

Hohenschwangau Castle And Light On The Alpsee

RevolutionaryBand781 Report

#45

Al Fresco In London

Al Fresco In London

delilah_vega Report

#47

My Friends In Train

My Friends In Train

kjrconsta47 Report

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Sue Lynn Chan
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

enjoy those moment and turn them to memories like photo album because TIME is precious and never taken lightly.

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#50

Delays Due To Train Strikes In UK

Delays Due To Train Strikes In UK

dugerz Report

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Kris92
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I included the photonumber as I read the title on this one: "50 delays" and I was flabbergasted. Why would you still wait if it was delayed 50 times?!....oooooh..... why do I even try to read sometimes.

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#53

The Grace Of The Mausoleum

The Grace Of The Mausoleum

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

I love how the one older lady is pointing her finger, scolding

#54

Driving Through The Rockies

Driving Through The Rockies

ku3ah Report

#55

So Good I Was Had To Check It's Not A Repost

So Good I Was Had To Check It's Not A Repost

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#58

New Version Of "Reply Of The Zaporozhian Cossacks"

New Version Of "Reply Of The Zaporozhian Cossacks"

czmanix Report

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

Great reference. And if only more people knew the original, and what was written in their reply letter, this would be higher up ;)

#59

This Fish Seller In My City

This Fish Seller In My City

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#60

Photo My Grandma Took Of Some Swans On Her Lake

Photo My Grandma Took Of Some Swans On Her Lake

Psych_212 Report

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#62

Photo I Took Of An Austin Bar. Cavaraggio Painting

Photo I Took Of An Austin Bar. Cavaraggio Painting

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#66

My Friend Talking To The Bus Driver

My Friend Talking To The Bus Driver

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surprised pikachu
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this would be an awesome album cover (ive said this like 10 times i know)

#67

"Woman Lounging On A Sofa"

"Woman Lounging On A Sofa"

ApacheSnow Report

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

Some of the most simplistic things can be the most beautiful

#68

A Picture I Took At An Afterparty

A Picture I Took At An Afterparty

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

Judging from the face expression, that wasn't a party to brag about...

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#71

Something About This Pic Of Random Flowers I Took

Something About This Pic Of Random Flowers I Took

long_time_lurker_zzz Report

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#73

Brian May And Roger Taylor Imitating Caravaggio

Brian May And Roger Taylor Imitating Caravaggio

AgentHoneywell Report

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#77

The Greengrocer Of Bologna

The Greengrocer Of Bologna

kain9951 Report

#78

A Card Game (Qutub Minar Seen From Bhool Bhulaia)

A Card Game (Qutub Minar Seen From Bhool Bhulaia)

R-R-M Report

#80

I Think The Jay Looking Up Makes It

I Think The Jay Looking Up Makes It

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#81

Dawn Of A New Day

Dawn Of A New Day

Meaning-Plenty Report

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#82

Central African Republic ~ Independence Day

Central African Republic ~ Independence Day

LouQuacious Report

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#83

The Concern Over Young Meerkat Heir

The Concern Over Young Meerkat Heir

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#84

Foggy Autumn

Foggy Autumn

Marigo91 Report

#85

People Celebrating Lula's Victory In Rio Dejaneiro

People Celebrating Lula's Victory In Rio Dejaneiro

Grillos Report

#86

Lighting The Way

Lighting The Way

Dr_fu_manchu Report

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

Scary undertones here, maybe because of the stark architecture and colors

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#87

The Radio Uncle

The Radio Uncle

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#88

The Chef Of The Scoutcamp

The Chef Of The Scoutcamp

jokfil Report

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#90

Amalfi In The Summertime

Amalfi In The Summertime

WalnutWhipWilly Report

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#92

Power Out

Power Out

tardarius_prime Report

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#93

My Grandparents And Brother Besides A Bonfire

My Grandparents And Brother Besides A Bonfire

adi_pix Report

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#94

Stone Town Morning Merchant

Stone Town Morning Merchant

12thandvineisnomore Report

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#95

Cabin Conversation

Cabin Conversation

Achw3l Report

#96

Guitar Shop

Guitar Shop

gravata_florida Report

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#97

Man In A Marriott

Man In A Marriott

olestinkyboybaby Report

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#98

Hasidic Jew Studying The Talmud

Hasidic Jew Studying The Talmud

Yid2 Report

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#99

Dean Village

Dean Village

ChromeToaster5 Report

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#101

Ankeny Hawks Celebrating A 31-14 Victory V Se Polk

Ankeny Hawks Celebrating A 31-14 Victory V Se Polk

AltF4ForFreeMoney Report

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#102

The Roman Senate

The Roman Senate

sixfoot_turkey Report

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#103

Downtown San Diego

Downtown San Diego

Phantasticals Report

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#104

A Not So Busy Evening

A Not So Busy Evening

Deathninja1097 Report

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#105

"A Walk In An Apple Orchard" (By Me - 2022)

"A Walk In An Apple Orchard" (By Me - 2022)

PlusNetLunette Report

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#107

A Meeting By The Lake

A Meeting By The Lake

grecianformula69 Report

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#108

People In Florence

People In Florence

88_si_cay Report

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#109

Game Night - Photo By Ellen Weinstat, 2019

Game Night - Photo By Ellen Weinstat, 2019

RainbowDecal Report

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#111

The Old Man

The Old Man

FuriouslyChonky Report

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#112

Reading A Shopping List In A Long Lost Garage

Reading A Shopping List In A Long Lost Garage

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#113

Summer - Lago Di Lugano

Summer - Lago Di Lugano

Alpha-13 Report

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#114

Flower Ship Man Asleep In Berlin

Flower Ship Man Asleep In Berlin

JeromeMixTape Report

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#115

The Wisened Elders

The Wisened Elders

Druxurbist Report

#116

3 Maids On The Heath

3 Maids On The Heath

Watsonswingman Report

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