These People Accidentally Recreated Renaissance Paintings

We all know that life imitates art, but who knew that even in our techy age, we'd be throwing it all the way back to art from the 1400s? Personally, I like to live my life thinking that I'm being original—but these photos definitely deflate that dream of mine.

Here are some times people accidentally recreated dramatic Renaissance paintings. Seriously, who knew that your mom's 60th birthday cookout at the local municipal beach is basically a da Vinci? Because me in my Hawaiian shirt sure didn't.

Nothing Like A Good Sunburn To Go With Your Renaissance Posing

people eating at a cookout
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Something tells me that the planning for a "family day at the beach" didn't include an epic skirmish with seagulls. But then again, every family has their own traditions, and who am I to judge?

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Is This Politics?

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people at a ledge
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If this is how political discussions go down, then I might be better suited for politics than I thought. I know the perfect convenience store to pick up a bouquet of $10 roses, and I've got plenty of practice fighting my way through people at the grocery store checkout line.

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There's No Context Here, But Do We Really Need It?

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people drinking at a party
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There was a celebration and a drinking game of some sort, and this guy ended up on the floor—that's all we needed to know, right? That and the woman behind them is ready to tag him in if he needs a break.

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Playtime Never Looked So Pensive

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kid playing in the sun carpet
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Someone give this kid the new Star Wars doll for Christmas because clearly they need a little pick-me-up. It's either they're sad or they're about to start hearing a divine voice talking through their Barbies.

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Believe It Or Not, This Bridal Party Was Dancing To "Hot In Here"

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Despite the song choice, you can really tell that this dance floor was heating up with the renewed passion of the 16th-century Italian painters and philosophers. That's the power of a good electric slide and interest in Classical Roman art.

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The Baptism Of Christ By Mimosa

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man woman and baby
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Most people usually opt for holy water...but that all depends on what your definition of what "holy" is. For me, it's whatever bevvie takes the edge off my day and lets me forget about how Brad in Accounting never cleans the microwave.

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"Judgment And The Burger"

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This is how it feels to eat a burger in front of your vegetarian friends. You can feel their piercing stares boring a hole into the side of your head as they watch you mangle that grilled cow flesh. Or maybe they're just looking at you funny because you're eating a burger with a knife and fork.

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Grief Or A Subway At 5:15?

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subway sadness people
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There's nothing wrong with a little day-drinking or day public-collapsing right? Doesn't just looking at this photo make you feel the weight of the world on your shoulders? Or maybe that's the copious amount of booze you just consumed at happy hour.

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The Only Person Feeling The Rapture On Public Transit

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man on the subway
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This joyful man is feeling the Lord's light because he sees the seat in front of him free up on his two-hour commute. His feet, his back, and his legs are all singing out to the heavens in joy.

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Are Breadcrumbs All You Need To Be In A Raphael Painting?

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breadcrumbs and man
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This man is how every tourist wishes they'd look posing in front of the swarm of pigeons they're feeding. However, what always happens is one of them spots the rye you're carrying, performs a nose-dive straight into your hair, and panic ensues from there.

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Just Watch Subways For Your Renaissance Entertainment

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There's something about weird hard plastic seats that haven't been washed in 10 years, fluorescent lighting that makes us all look sick, and being beside strangers who are pointedly ignoring you that's basically constant Renaissance fodder.

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Waking Up At 7 a.m. Dehydrated After A Night Of Drinking

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man pouring water on face
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I love the guy in the background who clearly looks so intensely happy that his pal is getting the hydration that he so desperately needs. I have questions as to why he looks like he's dressed as an Elvis impersonator, but those are beside the fact.

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Discounted Ground Beef Never Looked So Artistic

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The last place I'd ever want my photo taken for artistic purposes is in the ground beef section...but somehow, this man is making me rethink that decision. Now, is he going to dramatically choose the $6.99 or $4.99?

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I Trust Seagulls Even Less Now

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man sleeping on a bench
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I don't know what's more uncomfortable in this photo—this unfortunate man's sleeping situation, or the fact a seagull is watching him while he sleeps. The idea that birds do this makes me want to invest completely in blackout curtains.

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After The Academic Conference Is Prime Renaissance Gathering Time

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people sitting on a couch
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These people are clearly all waiting for something, but I can't help identify and form little stories about their lives. Part of me wishes the woman barely sitting on a pillow turns to the man completely reclined and fights for another inch of space.

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The Devil On My Shoulder Wants To Push Them In

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two people on a dock
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Part of looking at Renaissance art is being struck by the idea that you want to somehow get involved with the chaos or peace of the scene. In this case, it's kind of both for me...I just want to see the reaction of the geese when these two fall into the pond.

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Putting The Classics In Classroom

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I'm curious if this one was posed or not. If it isn't, I'll be truly shocked, since literally no teacher at any point has had this much classroom control over her students.

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This Comes Courtesy Of Big Brother Brazil

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two women big brother
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Reality TV truly is Renaissance paintings stitched together and brought to life. The people in it are so ready to fall all over each other like they're watching Troy fall all over again...or maybe they're just imagining their celebrity status plummet if they get voted off the show.

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20th Birthday Party In 2018 Or 1518?

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woman on the pool table
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When in a Renaissance-esque photo, party like the great Renaissance minds did. That means that you turn 20 while going as still as a Roman bust and get into a drunken argument about whether Ceasar had it coming or not.

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The Real Reason You Feel Like Your Food Is Disappearing Quickly

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people sitting at tables in restaurant
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Next time you think that you may be eating too much, just remember, it might be a hidden ghost in front of you stealing your fries. Or it's the woman behind you at the restaurant sneaking up to your table and doing it on her way to the bathroom.

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A True Organic, GMO-Free, Grocery Shop

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Sure, this one is from the 1950s and isn't super modern, but doesn't it just warm the cockles of your heart that we've been recreating Renaissance art for decades? I know this kid probably isn't comforted by it.

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The One Kid Who Always Gets Bloody Noses In Class Is An Art Model Now

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The bleeding kid looks like he's fully given up and accepted that to be covered in blood is just his fate, while his friend is desperately trying to keep his soul tethered to this Earth. I can't stop picturing a general going gracefully down in battle.

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Is This Dual Reader And Biker The Multitasking God?

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man reading on a bike
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Reading while riding a bike doesn't seem like the safest way to commute, but this guy looks pretty cool while doing it, so I'll let it slide...this time. Only if he's reading Machiavelli.

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The Ballad Of Bride, Horse, And Slightly Concerned Dog

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woman falling off horse
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A good rule of thumb is that if there's a horse involved in your photoshoot, you automatically increase your chances of it turning into a Renaissance drama. By at least 50% too—that's just a known fact.

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Nap Time Is Portrait Time

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kid and mom napping
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A big Renaissance favorite subject was the Madonna and baby Jesus. So it only makes sense that mother and child photos just have that quality to them. The IKEA couch manger is just slightly more comfortable now.

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An Audience Of Quacks

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man playing in park to 2 ducks
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There's a whole lot of honor to be found in creating art for art's sake—something Renaissance painters knew all too well, and this violin-playing park resident does too. I wonder if this mallard is going to use this private concert to propose to his ducky girlfriend.

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You're Going To Need To Mentally Prepare Yourself For This Chaos

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people posing for renaissance shot
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Don't worry, this woman is, in fact, chowing down on someone's fingers. I know it takes about 10 minutes to discern that since this photo is so chaotic, but that's just what's happening with this weird theater troupe.

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If Only The Basketball Games I've Been To Were This Dramatic

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people throwing chairs in crowd
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I wish I knew what or who this player was going to throw this chair at, but then again, I think the photographer successfully captured the main action anyway. Tell me right now that the woman on the ground doesn't have the greatest Renaissance energy of all time—she's clearly the star.

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Who Knew Children's Birthday Parties Could Be Epic?

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children blowing bubbles
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This absolute warrior in the foreground is doing her best at keeping that bubble above the ground, but she shouldn't get too confident since the other girl is coming in hot, ready to show her bubble skills as well.

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Don't Lie Down And Pensively Think Past The Yellow Line

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people on a subway
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This man is basically designed to be in a Renaissance photo. He looks absolutely unbothered as he lies on the obviously dirty ground in a T-shirt on a cold day, completely past the yellow line, and just waiting to get spooked by a train.

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A Glimpse Into The Future

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a guy kneeling in front of wires
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Who knew that man doing something as mundane as kneeling down in front of a bunch of wires could end up looking so surreal and artsy? This is one for the ages.

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Someone Had Too Much To Drink

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a guy drunk at a wedding
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This guy is not letting anything slow him down at this party and to prove it, he's going to make sure he looks majestic, even on the verge of passing out.

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A Silent Chat Between Two Girls

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two women at a bar
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The lighting in this bar, and the fact that it's just those two women in the corner, make this photo look like it belongs in a gallery somewhere surrounded by the old masters.

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The Battle Of Drawn Cards

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people playing Uno around a table
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Uno is a pretty intense game, so it only makes sense that a picture of people playing it would have the same vibe as a painting of people hanging out hundreds of years ago.

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Rest While You Can

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a person passed out near their couch
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This person is tired to the point of passing out without even making it to the couch. They had their McDonald's, they're in good company, now it's time to nap.

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The Great Speech

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lemurs hanging out
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We don't speak lemur, but based on the composition of this photo, it's a safe bet that that little guy is giving a speech that people will talk about for years to come.

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Adoration Of An Artist

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a woman singing diving in the crowd
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Anyone who has been to a concert where the singer comes down off the stage knows that it's the making of a magical moment. Lucky someone was here with a camera to capture this one.

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Two Pups And Their Mom

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a woman napping with her dogs
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How sweet are these napping puppies all cuddled up with their mom? There is something very regal about the way they've got themselves situated and cozy on the couch there.

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Just Baking Some Bread

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a woman baking near the window
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There is something in the simplicity of this photo that makes it an accidental Renaissance painting through and through. That and the lovely warm and inviting lighting doesn't hurt the ambiance either.

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Time To Start The Day

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a guy getting out of bed
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With the right lighting and the right pose, something as mundane as getting out of bed can look like it was meant to be a masterpiece. They should frame this one and hang it up in the bedroom.

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You Can Feel The Anticipation

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comedy show backstage
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While this is just a picture of a bunch of people who are nervous about going on stage to perform their comedy show, it looks like a painted capture of pure anticipation.

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The Students Who Wanted To Learn

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science class around their prof
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There is something about people gathering around a smart-looking man with a beard that is just so Renaissance. Plus they're learning about science and looking very excited about it, and that's pretty Renaissance, too.

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Loving From Afar

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grandma asking if their sick granddaughter wants tea
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This person snapped this picture of their grandma asking their sister who is under the weather if she wants some tea. You can feel the intense love in this picture.

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The Concentration That Goes Into A Perfect Dish

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It's wild that this photo was taken on someone's phone and they were there at just the right moment to snap this picture with the perfect lighting and the perfect pose.

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Hanging Out In The Pool

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sunbathing friends in the water
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Nothing screams Renaissance quite like a bunch of attractive people hanging out near some water looking off into the distance. I wonder what they're thinking about. Probably deciding where to get lunch.

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This Piece Is Called "The Relaxation Of Bradley"

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Bradley does look very relaxed, and he's looking especially holy with his orange pillow behind his head. Maybe he's so tired because he's envisioning the future right now. Or maybe he just had a busy day.

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This Picture Is Absolute Magic

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priest walking around at sunrise
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The way the rising sun is hitting the church makes it look like this photo was legit painted and not a photograph. The mood is so somber but hopeful, don't you think?

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Party Hard Forever

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This person actually partied so hard they ended up in the hospital. At least someone was there to snap this sweet picture of them being looked after by someone who obviously loves them.

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The One That Gets Weirder The Longer You Look At It

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a weird picture of people dressed up as refs and spaghetti flying all over
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This is one of the strangest pictures I think I've ever seen. There is some flying spaghetti and also some people dressed up as referees? What's going on in this photo that we can't see?

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Sometimes People Aren't Needed

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bed in light that makes it look fancy
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Don't you love looking at a cozy bed where the light is hitting it just right? Some of the best Renaissance paintings don't have any people in them, and this one is no exception.