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We like to think of ourselves as more civilized than the ones that came before. After all, they were riding horses and writing letters, while we are driving cars and having video calls!

But scratch the surface and not much has changed. Human nature remains the same. To experience this, immerse yourself in a great painting that’s hundreds of years old, and it will move you as deeply as the people who first saw it.

The Instagram account 'Punk History' is a good place to start. It transforms classical art into modern memes, showing that ancient saints could side-eye like pros and that the 9-to-5 grind has always been hated. Timeless attitudes.

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    #7

    Classical art meme showing a woman being crowned, humorously depicting 21st century feelings of accomplishment.

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

    Needs a matching one for when you add an item just so you can cross it off. Like a hand reaching in to snatch a crown off a shelf of crowns.

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    #9

    Classical art meme showing a woman saving a drowning man with text about not filling out a timesheet.

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    Chat GPT
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    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really like this painting Could someone tell me the name of it?

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    #10

    Woman in classical art meme stretching by a window with captions about deserving a treat after sending one email.

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

    It's insane how some of these paintings look like photos.

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    #11

    Woman in a blue and white striped dress sitting on a couch talking to a cat, a classical art meme with humor.

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

    Worship me, I barfed up a hairball in your bed.

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    #13

    Classical art meme showing a Victorian woman asking how another takes coffee, highlighting hilarious classical art memes.

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

    I think the artist sort of painted his reflection in the big silver thing. Not sure what it is.

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    #17

    Classic painting of two women humorously captioned as Aunt Betty and her roommate Susan in classical art memes.

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

    What's with the sharp, pointy knife?

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    #19

    Classical art meme featuring two women, one reading a book titled Dating for Dummies, humorously about dating advice.

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    Am I Funny? Maybe or maybe not
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    9 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can mannequins date. I would be concerned if they got up and walked out.

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    #27

    Three women in classical art style dresses with meme text about fake scenarios and fate, showcasing hilarious classical art memes.

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    Am I Funny? Maybe or maybe not
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    9 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fake scenarios in your head control you even if you control your fate

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    #28

    Medieval woman in classical art meme texting with a sword, illustrating funny and relatable 21st century classical art memes.

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    Ravenkbh
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    44 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's a terrible sword swallower

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    #37

    Classical art meme showing a wrapped figure in an ornate bed with text about staying in at 8pm, reflecting 21st century humor.

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

    That's me on the sofa, but with a purple blankie

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    #38

    Classical art meme showing two women in historical clothing sharing a humorous 21st century conversation.

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

    I knew but now I can't remember.

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    #39

    Classical art meme showing a pregnant woman and sterile man with humorous Christmas miracle text.

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

    Mary's Vírgin Excuse Made Joseph Suspect Upstairs Neighbour - a mnemonic for the order of the planets. You're welcome.

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    #42

    Two women and a man in classical attire on steps by a gondola, with humorous classical art memes about viruses.

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    Zig Zag Wanderer
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    9 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dysentery is more effective. I can attest, unfortunately....

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    #43

    Classical art meme of a medieval king holding a goblet, humorously captioned about Spotify Wrapped age perception.

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    Paul C.
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    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love rock music.....No Smart Shuffle, stop trying to make me listen to Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd. Have you not noticed, there is not one track from either in my liked songs!

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    #49

    Classical art meme showing detailed painted hands humorously making a Gen Z finger heart gesture.

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

    Almost makes me suspicious of this being a stable diffusion image.

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    #51

    Classical art meme showing two women in a vintage room with humorous introvert school conversation captions

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

    "Those are her shoe tips poking out from the draperies."

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    #55

    Surreal classical art meme showing an insect with an elephant trunk and text about waiting for a towel in 21st century humor.

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

    Those legs don’t look broken to me. Get your own d****d towel.

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    #64

    Classical art meme showing a woman asking for help while a man rows a boat in a calm lake scene.

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

    Which connects to the ocean. I'll come back once I've removed all the junk from the ocean

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    #66

    Classical art meme featuring a woman with a neutral expression and the caption Per my last email.

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

    I look nothing like this, but it is my look

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    #84

    Classical art meme showing two women in Victorian attire with humorous 21st century caption about Lindsay Lohan's face.

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

    I miss seeing the old Lindsay Lohan before plastic surgery tbh

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    #91

    Classical art meme showing a woman pouring drink with caption about happy hour, fitting 21st century humor.

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    Talis
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    1 hour ago

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    And every machine is a smoke generator. You just have to operate it wrongly enough...

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