1 / 4   Some of the most iconic pieces of art, including Mona Lisa, King Henry VIII and Beethoven, have been transformed into monkey faces in a series of paintings, known as the Monkey Masters. /VCG Photo

2 / 4   Susan Clyne is the Norwich artist behind the canvas for the makeover. Why with monkey faces? Clyne said it's to express her love for the Gothic Victorian era and the primates. She has painted 11 monkey pieces so far, but over 200 pieces of art altogether. /VCG Photo

3 / 4   After visiting a monkey rescue center, the artist was struck by how the animal observes everything. "It's quite unnerving, knowing they were thinking something and looking," Clyne told the London Economic. “I think primates adapt so well, when you look in a chimpanzee's eyes you can see their soul," she added. /VCG Photo

4 / 4   The monkeys bring out a sense of humor and fun in her work. The creative artist said she generally sketches out the design in her head, and then straight onto the canvas. /VCG Photo