Turn These 50 Medieval Paintings Into Modern Memes

By now, we probably don’t need to explain why medieval art is so unique – or why it continues to inspire posts like this one. You’ve likely seen articles in the past where we featured funny paintings or artworks that online creators turned into memes. Well, this time we decided to take things a step further and invite you to join in.

We’re giving you the chance to show off your sense of humor by coming up with the best meme captions for these selected “masterpieces,” turning them into something comedic while giving them a brand-new life online. Art from that period often balances on the edge of the absurd and the unsettling, which is exactly what makes it perfect meme material. The creepy expressions, distorted faces, and questionable interactions between figures practically beg to be analyzed – and given a hilarious backstory.

So without further delay, let’s get started. Unleash your creativity, show us your meme-making skills, and let us know what captions you come up with – we can’t wait to see them!

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