×20“Imagine in the middle ages when you finally give birth to a surviving baby and the painter gives you back a painting like this”
@albaloveshistory · 56K followers
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The video displays a series of close-ups of babies from medieval paintings, highlighting their often unusual and aged appearances. Overlaid text humorously imagines the disappointment of a medieval parent receiving such a painting of their newborn.
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Why it worked
The humor stems from the relatable experience of wanting a beautiful representation of a child, contrasted with the bizarre and often 'ugly' depictions of babies in medieval art. The use of a trending, melancholic audio track adds to the comedic effect by creating a dramatic build-up to the reveal of each 'unflattering' baby portrait. It taps into historical curiosity and modern aesthetic sensibilities for a funny juxtaposition.
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