7 Notable Art Masterpieces With Subtle Flaws (4 of 4)

6. “The Ninth Wave” by Ivan Aivazovsky

Ivan Aivazovsky’s “The Ninth Wave,” a captivating depiction of a shipwreck amidst a tumultuous sea, harbors subtle imperfections that reveal the artist’s human touch. The positioning of the shipwrecked figures clinging to debris appears slightly awkward, their bodies lacking the anatomical precision one might expect. Additionally, the waves have issues, guys. They crash in a manner that would be expected if they were hitting the shore, but that’s not how they’re supposed to look in the open sea. 

7. Michelangelo’s Moses

Michelangelo’s Moses, sculpted for the tomb of Pope Julius II, is a masterpiece admired for its powerful depiction of the biblical figure. However, some critics note subtle anatomical anomalies, like the positioning of Moses’ horns, which are a result of a mistranslation of the Hebrew Bible. If only he had used Google Translate!