Animals,CatsSEP 29, 2025

“The Bottom Of Our Kibble Chalice Is Once Again Visible”: 50 Hilarious Medieval Cat Images

Mindaugas Balčiauskas and Adelaide May Ross

Good day, my lord! How fare thee? And how art thou cat? He is looking rather fluffy this morning, if I may be so bold as to say!

We all know that the internet has been absolutely obsessed with cats for the past couple of decades. But humanity’s love for these creatures began long, long ago. And apparently, there were even many depictions of kitties in ancient and medieval art!

We took a trip to the Medieval Cats subreddit and gathered some of their most amusing posts below. From felines hiding in the corners of royal paintings to memes of medieval cats that deserve to be hanging in museums, we hope you enjoy scrolling through these hilarious images. And be sure to upvote the ones that make you want to go back in time and meet all of these cute kitties!

#21 Leonardo Da Vinci, Studies Of Cats And Dragons, 1515. Hopefully Close Enough To The Medieval Period To Count

Medieval cats illustrated in various playful and resting poses, showcasing historical human fascination with cats.

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Meanwhile, scholars often kept cats nearby to keep them company during the Middle Ages. They were even referred to as a scholar’s “light and dearest companion” in one poem. And eulogies to people’s beloved pets have proven just how strong the bonds between cats and their owners were. Similar to how we know that cats can be great for our mental health today, it seems like they were just as beneficial for scholars hundreds of years ago.

#22 Meow

Medieval cats depicted in an artistic painting featuring a lion with a detailed mane in a natural rocky setting.

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#23 We're Making A Video Game Based On Medieval Marginalia, And Here Are Our References For Our Bishop Cat (A Healer Unit)

Medieval cats illustrated in various scenes, showcasing historical human fascination with cats through art and manuscripts.

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#24 A Medieval Special: "Creepy Kids With Creepy Cats"

Child in medieval-style dress standing beside a wide-eyed cat with text dis my cat showing medieval cats obsession.

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We hope you’re enjoying your scroll through these hilarious images of medieval cats, pandas. Keep upvoting the ones that make you smile, and let us know in the comments below if you know of any other adorable paintings of kitties from that time period. Then, if you’re interested in checking out another Bored Panda list featuring art from the Middle Ages, look no further than right here, my lord!