The “Accidental Renaissance” subreddit is like an online gallery where people share and talk about pictures that look like works of art from the famous cultural movement known as the Renaissance. It happened in Europe roughly between the 14th and 17th centuries. It was a time when art and knowledge grew a lot. During this time, people like Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael became some of the most famous artists in history.
This subreddit celebrates the unexpected beauty that can be found in everyday life. Its members share photos of objects, scenes, and even people that look a lot like Renaissance paintings and sculptures. These photos often show the symmetry, composition, and attention to detail that are typical of old art. I think “Accidental Renaissance” has something for almost everyone, whether they like art or just appreciate the little things around them. Scroll down to see the best new posts from it.
#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 Syrians In Al Yarmouk Camp Waiting For Aid
Image source:Casualte
#7 Turkmen Woman Weaving Her Hair
Image source:DeMinimisHominid
#8 The Peaks Of Italy
Image source:Voxis_Josh
#9 Village Of Cotignac Shrouded In Morning Mist
Image source:nighteeeeey
#10 The Story Of The Old Stove
Image source:DeMinimisHominid
#11 A Bookshop Owner Repairs A Book
Image source:AeroNerd2012
#12 Shepherd In The Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria
Image source:HeStoleMyBalloons
#13 Roosting In The Evening Twilight
Image source:ORDO_AB_CHAO
#14 Camping In A Copse With The Early Morning Mist
Image source:VeggieSmooth
#15 During A Power Outage In Borodianka, Kyiv Region
Image source:loggitech
#16 Showtime. Actors Prepare For An Opera Performance
Image source:DeMinimisHominid
#17 Photo I Took In Venice, Italy
Image source: demetri47
#18 A Sunday In The Commons Of Boston (Photo By Me)
Image source: austin_visual
#19 Cows Resting In The German Alps
Image source: rdtwt1
#20 From My Back Porch
Image source:chubs_peterson
#21 A Solitary House – Micheal Lane; 1973
Image source: bluntforce_trauma
#22 A Conference Of Bearded Dragons
Image source:nodumps22
#23 High Hopes
Image source:DeMinimisHominid
#24 Morning In The Carpathians
Image source:veturoldurnar
#25 The Joy Of Living
Image source:DeMinimisHominid
#26 Saw This Man On My Way Home From The Bar
Image source:sage_pup
#27 Old Man In Pho Cao Village
Image source:DeMinimisHominid
#28 Wine Tasting
Image source:EditPiaf
#29 Holy Sausage
Image source: thegreatlib23
#30 Al Fresco In London
Image source: delilah_vega