Museums Ask People To Recreate Classical Paintings And The Result Is Both Funny And Stunning

Recreating classic works of art while on quarantine has become the biggest new trend that has taken over the world. We should thank Getty (The J. Paul Getty Museum in LA) that came up with this simple, yet genius idea to take people’s minds off the current events that have everyone sitting at home right now and make them focus on something fun and cultural. After all, if you sit at home most of your time, this doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some art or get creative yourself! Here are some of the coolest, weirdest, and funniest recreations people came up with using whatever they found in their homes.

Jan van Eyck – Arnolfini Portrait

Jan van Eyck’s painting is an incredible masterpiece, but it’s impossible to ignore just how masterfully the couple recreated his Arnolfini Portrait. I mean, the woman is wearing a sleeping bag and it looks spot on! The bucket is a really nice touch as well.

Jean Vermeer – The Milkmaid

Getting the little girl to portray Jean Vermeer’s milkmaid was definitely a smart move. But can we stop for a moment and admire the attention to details? Even the light on the recreation of the painting is the same as on the original!

Grant Wood – American Gothic

The clothes, the poses, and the facial expressions – everything fits perfectly! It’s like this couple was already prepared when the challenge began. They could’ve easily served as an inspiration for this painting.

Joseph Turner – Modern Rome – Campo Vaccino

They say Rome wasn’t built in a day, but this one clearly came together in less than an hour! We must applaud the creativity, though, as the recreation is quite recognizable.

Pablo Picasso – Rose Period

The museum was startled by the amount of recreated art that came in. In hard times like this art offers the necessary break for our minds and brains overloaded with information. The challenge got thousands of people excited – and that’s exactly what it was meant for!