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Some works of art have survived for hundreds of years, inspiring generations of artists, historians, and museum visitors. Despite the passing of time, these masterpieces have remained timeless, continuing to inspire people across centuries. The same goes for today's internet culture, where these iconic artworks have found an entirely different purpose: becoming the perfect setup for hilarious memes.

The page 'Art Memes Central' shares some of the best examples, pairing famous paintings with witty captions that make centuries-old scenes feel surprisingly relatable and hilarious at the same time. From social interactions and workplace frustrations to relationship drama and everyday struggles, these memes prove that human nature really hasn't changed all that much over the years.

Scroll down to enjoy some of our favorite picks, and don't forget to tell us which one deserves a place in the museum of internet comedy!

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A classic painting transformed into a modern-day comedy meme about physical appearance and personality.

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12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Even the dog is disappointed!

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    Classic painting turned into a modern comedy meme of a woman with a sword. Art Memes Central.

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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, because it's the thought that counts.

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    #3

    A classic painting meme depicting two women, one saying The universe is giving me signs, and the other replying Those are targeted ads. A funny modern-day comedy.

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    #4

    Classic painting turned into modern-day comedy art meme about being polite to hallucinations.

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    #5

    A classic painting meme featuring two women, one asking What is life? and the other replying Life is a s******y transmitted disease. It's a humorous modern-day comedy.

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    #6

    Classic painting turned into a modern comedy meme of a man approaching a woman. Art Memes Central.

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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Which is why she's moving the chair: the noise it makes is a perfect cover. I mean that's what I've been told, never needed to do that in a public space.

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    Classic painting turned into a modern comedy meme of two women having tea. Art Memes Central.

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    16 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of them is obviously lying: Either it tastes awful or it isn't Jack Daniels. It's objectively impossible for it to be Jack Daniels and taste delightful.

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    A classic painting meme of a woman reading a book in bed with text about how surreal reading is. A modern-day comedy on classic paintings.

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    Premium     6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh no, this is the next push in the Republican platform! Sponsored by Fox News!

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    #9

    A classic painting comedy meme showing a father telling his son how he tricked their mom into loving him.

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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one is a classic! 😄

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    #10

    A classic painting meme of Isaac Newton demonstrating that going outside is gay (circa 1670). A humorous take on classic paintings for modern-day comedy.

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    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nah, just carry a fabric umbrella with lace, preferably in a pastel tone, and you'll be fine.

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    A classic painting transformed into a modern-day comedy art meme about laundry always being there for you.

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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love that one person named their cat "Laundry".

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    Classic painting turned into modern-day comedy art meme about wanting another baby.

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    #13

    A classic painting depicting two women, turned into a modern-day comedy art meme about crying from life.

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    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What? None of THESE potentially triggering words are half-blotted out? Won't somebody think of the children?! Lol.

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    Classic painting turned into a modern comedy meme of Michelangelo painting. Art Memes Central.

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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And he took his time!

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    #15

    An anti-electricity magazine cover from 1889, a classic painting as a modern-day comedy art meme.

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    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yah. That how it be when I go to work battling lectric demons...

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    Classic painting turned into a modern comedy meme of Jesus. Art Memes Central.

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    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dunno. Maybe he had that shiny bald look, with the plait in the middle like his neighbour, the Egyptians. Was anyone there, sketching ? ....... joke... joke....

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    #17

    A grid of nine classic paintings of children used as a modern-day comedy meme for emotional scale.

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    10 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    7 - Trapped in a BP endless scroll. Can't decide if I'm enjoying it or not, but it beats sorting my sock drawer.

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    A classic painting turned into a modern-day comedy meme about being late due to foreseen circumstances.

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    #19

    A classic painting comedy meme showing Buddha and monks, with a humorous response from a monk.

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    16 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dionysos. Or Mephistopheles.

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    Classic painting turned into modern-day comedy art meme about maturity vs. depression.

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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They say a pessimist is an informed optimist.. 😅

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    A classic painting of a man and woman, transformed into a modern-day comedy art meme about glucose guardians.

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    Classic painting turned into modern-day comedy art meme about falling from Heaven.

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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did it hurt when you fell from Heaven? 'Cos it looks like you landed on your face.

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    #23

    A classic painting-style image of Moses as a modern-day comedy meme about building a big boat.

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    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And thus cruise ships came into existence.

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    #24

    A classic painting of a man reaching for a levitating woman, transformed into a modern-day comedy art meme.

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    #25

    A classic painting comedy meme showing a woman standing in a doorway with a humorous caption about missing the past.

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    1 hour ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hmm, I rather like this! Whose painting is that?

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    A classic painting, the Garden of Earthly Delights, as a modern-day comedy meme about giant strawberries.

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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is a very weird paraphilia.

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    A classic painting meme of a Victorian woman balancing teacups on her chest, with text saying Victorian slang deserves a comeback. A modern-day comedy.

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    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that why it's called a rack?

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    #28

    A classic painting comedy meme featuring a woman holding a sword over a sleeping man in bed.

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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Perhaps a better title is "when he snores"

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    A classic painting comedy meme depicting two men, one asking the other about his long-term goals.

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    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Half-obliterating certain words so that people aren't #traumatized takes the punch out of this meme. This practice leads to people having tsouris over increasingly trivial things, because the bar for "too scary" keeps being lowered... that's how we became so fragile as a society.

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    Classic painting turned into modern-day comedy art meme about a queen and a knight.

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    10 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No problem. He'll take the job.

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