Author: Steve Melcher

François Jouvenet, French

When You’re Looking For a Talented Sculptor, You Can’t Go Wrong With Antoine. If, That Is, You Can Deal With His Big Head, 1701

Oil on canvas

Edvard Munch, Norwegian

Monica’s Least Favorite Part of Being an Instacart Shopper Was the Awkwardness of Bubble Bath Deliveries, 1930

Oil on canvas

Albert Guillaume, French

“Sorry We’re Late, Folks. The Line at the Monocle Rental Place Was Ridiculous,” ca. 1914

Oil on canvas

Hippolyte Michaud, French

Audience Watching Controversial Neutering Scene in Original Broadway Production of “Cats,” Date Unknown

Oil on canvas

Victor Gabriel Gilbert, French

It Was at That Moment That Sophie Happened To Glance at the Headline: “Local Cherry Shipment Linked To Outbreak of Uncontrollable Diarrhea,” Date Unknown

Oil on panel

Nicolas Régnier, Southern Netherlandish

Sure, Joe Had Woken Up Next To a Date With a Burning Sensation Before, But Never Quite Like This, Early 1620s

Oil on canvas

Hendrik van de Sande Bakhuyzen, Dutch

Legendary Cow Painter Claude Moo-net Glaring at His Rival, Henri Ma-Teats, With Whom He Had Beef, 1850

Oil on panel

Jaun Giménez Martín, Spanish

“I Understand Your Frustration, Melissa. I Do. But If You Really Wanted an Exclusive Relationship, You Probably Shouldn’t Have Joined a Harem,” Date Unknown

Oil on panel