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| Simone Martini: Madonna col bambino (detail). c. 1305-1310. Pinacoteca Nazionale di Siena, Italy. |
Welcome to Ugly Art Babies!
No matter if you are a regular museum-goer or a sporadic visitor, you’ll probably have wandered through the Medieval rooms of any museum without paying much attention. Let’s be honest: it’s usually a mixture of Saints, Madonnas and Christs that are difficult to read for the untrained eye. But... have you ever noticed that some of these artworks are inhabited by hilarious little monsters? Ugly art babies are everywhere, even in some of the world’s most famous masterpieces.
In this blog, we want to prove that Medieval art can be fun, and interesting too! We will offer a selection of the ugliest babies in Medieval and Renaissance art, together with some curious bits and pieces of information about the artwork, the artist or the period. We truly believe ugly art babies can be an enjoyable way of looking at artworks and learning about Art History.
If you are also amused by the ugliness of baby Jesuses and share our passion for art, this blog is definitely for you! Follow our social media profiles to stay tuned for the latest Ugly Art Babies news and extra content.
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