7 Art Masterpieces With Barely-Visible Imperfections

When you look at a famous piece of art in a gallery or a museum, do you often notice little imperfections or mistakes? Probably not, but trust me, even the most legendary artists had bad days and therefore made mistakes.

Here are seven world-renowned art masterpieces with hidden imperfections.

1 “The Sistine Madonna” by Raphael

Many people notice the sixth finger on Pope’s hand as well as the 6th toe on Madonna’s foot, but in reality, they’re just illusions. If you look closer, you’ll see that the 6th finger is just a part of his hand, and the toe is probably a bunion.

2 “Dinner at Emmaus” by Caravaggio

Some art connoisseurs believe that not only is the fruit bowl defying the laws of gravity by sticking out too much and not falling, but also the fruits in it are all wrong and out of season. If that’s the best these critics can find, then it’s safe to say no harm was done.

3 “The Birth of Venus” by Botticelli

We’ve all seen this grand painting on poster cards, in movies, or other media. But have you ever wondered why Botticelli depicted the Greek goddess of love in such a crude way? Look at that long neck and swollen feet… it’s as if he was trying to tell us that even goddesses can be imperfect.