50 Funny Memes That Masterfully Combine Classical Art And Relatable Humor

If you enjoy visitingartmuseums and making astute observations about all of the masterpieces you see, well, this may not be the list for you. But if you can manage to find humor in high art and enjoy seeing paintings turned intomemes, you’ve come to the right place! We took trips toClassic Art Memes GroupandClassic Art Memeson Facebook and gathered some of their silliest posts below. So enjoy scrolling through this virtual gallery, and be sure to upvote the pics that make you chuckle!

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Classical art meme humorously highlighting men’s historical drama involvement.

Classical art meme depicting a sick man in bed, surrounded by distressed people, with humorous text overlay.

Classical art meme depicting a woman looking exasperated, with a humorous caption about morning expectations.

It’s no surprise that we’re turning classic art intomemesnowadays, because it often seems like nothing on the internet is immune to meme culture. But as you’ll see from this list, these beautiful pieces of art can be quite hilarious! And considering the fact thatClassic Art Memes Grouphas amassed over 188K members, andClassic Art Memeshas a whopping 270K members, there are clearly plenty of art lovers who can find comedy in these pieces.Despite the fact that we’re supposed to take art museums seriously, I’m sure many of us have had the experience of seeing a painting or sculpture that looked like it was begging for a funny caption. Or perhaps you spotted a portrait that looks eerily similar to someone you know in real life or your favorite celebrity. I’m sure Van Gogh and Michelangelo wouldn’t mind going viral for their work!

Despite the fact that we’re supposed to take art museums seriously, I’m sure many of us have had the experience of seeing a painting or sculpture that looked like it was begging for a funny caption. Or perhaps you spotted a portrait that looks eerily similar to someone you know in real life or your favorite celebrity. I’m sure Van Gogh and Michelangelo wouldn’t mind going viral for their work!

Classical art meme featuring a woman in a winter landscape with humorous text about human hibernation.

Classical art meme with a couple humorously discussing having children.

Classical art meme humor depicting Jesus and friends at the Last Supper.

Whether you live for visiting art museums or you begrudgingly agree to be dragged through them with your partner while you’re on vacation, there are plenty of reasons why we should all take some time to look at magnificent art. And according toForbes, taking a trip to an art museum might even make you happier.The first reason why is because it’s often a rewarding experience. Even if you didn’t particularly love the art, you probably learned something new! And you probably also saw many things that you’ve never seen before. Life experiences like this can be enriching, especially if you now have something to talk about with the art lovers in your life.

The first reason why is because it’s often a rewarding experience. Even if you didn’t particularly love the art, you probably learned something new! And you probably also saw many things that you’ve never seen before. Life experiences like this can be enriching, especially if you now have something to talk about with the art lovers in your life.

Classical art meme with a doctor and patient humorously discussing astrology and a broken thermometer.

Classical art meme depicting a woman humorously hitting a man, blending historical art with relatable humor.

Classical art meme with a baby expressing relatable humor on family life.

If you’re stressed out, you might want to buy tickets to your local art museum as soon as possible. Forbes notes that a stroll through an art museum might even reduce your cortisol levels and help your stress melt away. How can you be anxious about meeting your quarterly goals at work when you’re strolling through a silent gallery and staring at stunning paintings? A visit to a museum is a great time to set aside your worries and slow down for a few hours.

Classical art with a hooded figure humorously discussing indoor plants, blending timeless art and modern humor.

Classical art portrait with humorous text about ignoring problems like random numbers for happiness.

Classical art meme with a woman feeling useless and a humorous retort about being a bad example.

Next, Forbes notes that visiting an art museum can help you feel less isolated. In recent years, loneliness has become anepidemic, particularly amongst young adults. And anything we can do to combat that loneliness will be beneficial. So calling up a friend and buying them a ticket to your local art gallery can be a great way to have a lovely afternoon. Even if you don’t have anyone to go with, feel free to visit the museum alone! You can always strike up a conversation with another visitor or try to get involved volunteering at the museum to meet new people.

A classical art meme with text: “I’m not an early bird or a night owl. I’m more like a permanently exhausted pigeon."

Classical art meme featuring a woman humorously commenting on a BMI chart.

Classical art meme with a smiling portrait and humorous caption about quickly completing a puzzle.

Now, if you’re a huge fan of classical art, you might be wondering if turning these gorgeous pieces into memes is somehow devaluing them. Lucky for us, Francesca Testa atCartellinohas written a piece on exactly this topic. And one point that she brings up is that memes represent culture in the same way that art does. We like or share posts because they relate to us, in the same way that we love pieces of art that speak to us. Sure, memes might not be hanging up in many galleries, but is there anything wrong with mixing our current culture with culture from the past?

Classical art meme features a woman on a sofa, humorously debating inner voices about eating chocolate.

A humorous meme merging classical art with a man reminiscing about abundant eggs and toilet paper to two children.

Memes can also bring us comfort in the same way a beautiful piece of art can. If you see a painting that’s familiar, such as Vincent van Gogh’s ‘The Starry Night’ or Johannes Vermeer’s ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’, you might enjoy the familiarity. And we can have the same experience with memes. You might see a trend that’s gone viral that you relate to and instantly feel warm and fuzzy inside when you notice it. So is it so bad to combine these two visual pieces that bring us joy?

Classical art meme showing a governess with children, humorously discussing parenting challenges.

Classical art painting with humorous text about ice skating on a frozen lake.

Classical art meme with a humorous text about feeling sad due to the planet Earth.

Finally, Testa notes that many people tend to avoid looking at classical art because they find it boring, pretentious, unrelatable or uninteresting. But if they’re introduced to these pieces through memes, they might actually be inspired to learn more about the art and artists. Memes can be a great way to get younger generations interested in art, even if these humorous posts might make the actual artists roll in their graves.

Classical art woman drinking, humorously reflecting on self-improvement and weight loss in a meme.

Classical art meme with a humorous twist on misunderstanding cockfighting training.

Classical art meme with a humorous caption about financial advice and two incomes.

Classical art with a humorous meme: “Put the alphabet into math” joke.

Classical art meme with a humorous depiction of a child holding a cat, blending art and relatable humor.

Two women in a classical painting style humorously discussing a “Get Better Soon” card, combining art with relatable humor.

Medieval painting of a dog with a human-like expression, blending classical art with humor.

Classical art meme with people carrying a large cake, humorously highlighting the lack of social media in the past.

Classical art meme with two women seated outdoors, humorously discussing hiring a bartender for drinking help.

Classical art meme with a woman, humorously captioned about procrastinating on folding laundry.

Classical art meme with a knight and woman exchanging relatable humorous dialogue about being nervous.

Classical art meme humorously depicting introversion with a man overlooking a misty landscape.

Classical art meme depicting a man in underwear with a glass of wine, humorously illustrating relatable Finnish word “kalsarikännit."

Classical art meme with a humorous dialogue about welcoming people into one’s life.

Classical art meme with a man writing, featuring humorous text about New Year’s resolutions and habits.

Classical art scene humorously depicting suspicion among people with golden halos.

Classical art meme with a globe joke about solar eclipses, combining humor and historical painting style.

Classical art meme depicting a woman humorously avoiding people in a garden setting.

Classical art meme with a woman napping, humorously questioning a fake Christmas tradition for relatable laughs.

Classical art meme of a woman in a hat, holding a drink, with a humorous caption about not having enough friends for intervention.

Classical art meme with a woman writing, humorously redefining New Year’s resolutions as casual promises.

Classical art painting with humorous text about hobbies, featuring two women in a garden setting.

Classical art meme with humorous text exchange about knowing everything.