45 Funny Classical Art Memes That Turn Old Paintings Into Timeless Jokes

Classical art may have been created to capture beauty, history, and the human condition—but who says it can’t also deliver a punchline? These funny classical art memes take timeless works of art and turn them into modern-day jokes that are impossible not to laugh at.

Whether it’s a sassy side-eye from a Renaissance portrait or a dramatic historical scene hilariously reimagined, these funny memes prove that even centuries-old paintings can be perfectly relatable in 2024.

Scroll on to see how art history meets internet humor—you’ll never look at museums the same way again.


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Nate Armbruster

When he's not doomscrolling Twitter or writing for Pleated-Jeans, Nate Armbruster writes jokes—and then tells them on stage as a stand-up comedian, where he can watch audiences (hopefully) laugh in real-time.