Art aficionados like to pretend that there's a very specific and complex science behind interpreting paintings. But as these humorous tweets reveal, the hidden messages are often pretty obvious, not to mention pretty funny!
These modern interpretations of centuries-old paintings come courtesy of Medieval Reactions, a wryly funny Twitter account that's making people smile with its contemporary take on traditional artwork. And as you can see, it appears that the observations and dilemmas faced by our ancestors aren't that much different to those of today! Don't forget to vote for your favorite!
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I've heard of the head of a man, body of a goat; but this head of a man, balls of a bull is a totally new concept!
this is an illustration taken from a medicine essay of the middle age, namely the canon medicinae, and it shows a doctor (on the left in the hat) diagnosing a case of elephantiasis.
Load More Replies...The "father" missed his sleeves, so clothing problems apparently run in the family ;)
I am just too much of a prude to post this one I do think it is funny a man would never do this
He should get those checked, that's why that guy is stopping him.
no wait? what? what the f**k? Thats a priest, dude! no don't do that! do you want to get burned alive?
Does anyone know exactly what this is or from? Why on earth would you paint a picture like that!
A lot of medieval paintings were like that, just believe me lmao
Load More Replies...Two old ladies talking An yo sin that new vicar Sarah He bawls like a bull Has he.
Wish my mother had seen this in the 60's. I was always getting bother as my skirts were too short
They did this to the new popes. Because a female slipped in one year.lol
mommy what are you doing to daddy? Oh, sweetheart, I am just checking to see if he has lice :-)
When you're so drunk at the party you don't realize the hot guy isn't much into girls...
When your boyfriend takes the last slice of pizza and your too full to fight cuz you already ate more than half so you look at him like this
When you're a teacher and you're walking through the town centre on the weekend!
Better watch that. It could poke your eye out! I already cut myself on it.
Someone found this comment too offensive?! Must have been someone healthy AF. 😂😂😂😂😂
When your bae tells you that she wants u to delete all your social media accounts
I thought it was "Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme Not daisies, strawberries, letters and work!
When you ate the last candy, but your kid won't stop crying and u say, - Fine go get it!
2 in the pink and 1 in the stink... Go home Jesus your pissed... I think I'm going to hell..
This is actually not artwork. This is a website where you can create your own wigs.
told you not to miss me when you hit me, cause when I get back up, you'll sleep and then you will meet with KARMA which is my iron skillet.... LOL
My buddies cat eats from his mouth... and he allows this... he has issues
I DON'T FREAKIN LIKE GREEN EGGS AND HAM P**S OFF AND LEAVE ME ALONE SAM I AM!
#50. In high school I was always told they hoped to marry a girl just like me. What was wrong with the original?
Echt spectaculaire commentaren plus afbeeldingen!! Ik heb waanzinnig zitten lachen!! 😂😂😂
Please warn me this is NSFW on the title, caught up reading this on the office cubicle
#50. In high school I was always told they hoped to marry a girl just like me. What was wrong with the original?
Echt spectaculaire commentaren plus afbeeldingen!! Ik heb waanzinnig zitten lachen!! 😂😂😂
Please warn me this is NSFW on the title, caught up reading this on the office cubicle