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7. Bacchus by Caravaggio

Bacchus is a painting of the god Dionysis, but researchers think Caravaggio placed a hidden self-portrait in it. In the bottom-left corner, there is a cup of wine. When art scholars looked closely at the wine, they found a reflection of a man inside. Researchers that discovered this think that it is a self-portrait of Caravaggio since it would be the logical choice for the person painting this image. It seems like Caravaggio had a healthy sense of humor!

Bacchus by Caravaggio Franco Origlia / Getty Images

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