When it comes to horror, we often refer to a genre of literature or film, but not so often to paintings. However, a big part of art history is actually built on morbid art and rather disturbing and scary paintings, many of which belong to the period of 'rebirth.' The Renaissance saw not only the making of some of the most famous paintings in art history but also numerous creepy paintings depicting the inherent darkness of the human condition.
If you feel like a photo you just snapped somewhat resembles a classical painting, it may be that you have just encountered "accidental Renaissance".
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If you feel like a photo you just snapped somewhat resembles a classical painting, it may be that you have just encountered "accidental Renaissance".
The Rape of Ganymede Renaissance panel ceiling ( c. 1509-14). Villa Farnesina, Rome Baldassare Peruzzi