Barely Believable Coincidences That Really Happened

A Doppelganger Discovered At The Louvre

The man in the portrait is Íñigo Melchor Fernández de Velasco, a Spanish nobleman from the late 17th century. Interestingly, it seems he’s made a modern-day comeback in the form of the gentleman standing in front of his painting. This guy was visiting the Louvre in Paris when he noticed an uncanny resemblance between himself and the figure in the portrait behind him

With a little grooming—shaving everything but the mustache—and dressing in period-appropriate attire, he could easily pass as the nobleman’s doppelgänger. Wouldn’t that make for an unforgettable Halloween costume? The Louvre, known for its vast collection of art, often sparks such fascinating discoveries. This chance encounter highlights how history can feel alive in unexpected ways. Maybe one day he’ll embrace the look and step into the shoes—or rather, the portrait—of his historical twin.