Stupid Faces in Stunning Paintings: A Serious Exploration of Art History's Silliest Expressions by Mierlo, Matthijs Van

Stupid Faces in Stunning Paintings: A Serious Exploration of Art History's Silliest Expressions

50 Strange Faces, 50 Great Stories Famous paintings are celebrated for their beauty and depth, but they're...
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Author: Matthijs Van Mierlo
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Language: English
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Stupid Faces in Stunning Paintings: A Serious Exploration of Art History's Silliest Expressions by Mierlo, Matthijs Van

Stupid Faces in Stunning Paintings: A Serious Exploration of Art History's Silliest Expressions

$81.99 $42.83

Stupid Faces in Stunning Paintings: A Serious Exploration of Art History's Silliest Expressions

$81.99 $42.83
Author: Matthijs Van Mierlo
Format: Hardcover
Language: English

50 Strange Faces, 50 Great Stories

Famous paintings are celebrated for their beauty and depth, but they're also a treasure trove of ridiculous faces. From bewildered angels to screaming cats, stunning paintings are chock-full of weird expressions.

In Stupid Faces in Stunning Paintings, Matthijs Van Mierlo takes you on a journey to the strangest corners of the art world, uncovering the stories behind 50 wacky faces--stories about religion, love, vanity, and just one very confused unicorn.

Why does Vermeer's The Girl with the Wine Glass look so bug-eyed? Who let Frida Kahlo paint a disturbingly dazed toddler? And why does baby Jesus look like he's about to file your taxes? This is the art history book to answer those questions and more, perfect for anyone who loves a great painting and a good laugh.

Author: Matthijs Van Mierlo
Publisher: Page Street Publishing
Published: 03/31/2026
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
ISBN: 9798890034199

About the Author
Matthijs Van Mierlo is the creator and writer of The Gaze, a popular art history channel on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Through humor and sharp storytelling, his videos make art and visual culture accessible (and hilariously entertaining). He lives in Antwerp, Belgium.

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