{"product_id":"stupid-faces-in-stunning-paintings-a-serious-exploration-of-art-historys-silliest-expressions-9798890034199","title":"Stupid Faces in Stunning Paintings: A Serious Exploration of Art History's Silliest Expressions","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e50 Strange Faces, 50 Great Stories\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFamous 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eStupid Faces in Stunning Paintings\u003c\/i\u003e, 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhy does Vermeer's \u003ci\u003eThe Girl with the Wine Glass\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Matthijs Van Mierlo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Page Street Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/31\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798890034199\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatthijs 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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Matthijs Van Mierlo \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47809128693917,"sku":"9798890034199","price":42.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_f5cf0be1-1e6e-4446-b304-6e7e1eedd290.jpg?v=1775556956","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/stupid-faces-in-stunning-paintings-a-serious-exploration-of-art-historys-silliest-expressions-9798890034199","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}