40 Classical Art Memes With A Funny Modern Twist (May 20, 2025)
Turns out, the Renaissance was messy, and we have the memes to prove it. Classical art is full of side-eyes, meltdowns, and wildly over-the-top emotions that feel… weirdly relatable.
Pages like Classical Art Memes on Facebook have mastered the art of turning ancient paintings into modern-day chaos, and we’ve rounded up the funniest ones here.
You don’t need an art history degree to enjoy them, but you will feel judged by a 16th-century face.
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An alchemist in his laboratory. Oil painting by a follower of David Teniers the younger.
By: David TeniersPublished: –
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