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Stupid Faces in Stunning Paintings - by Matthijs Van Mierlo (Hardcover)

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  • Strange Faces, Great Stories Famous paintings are celebrated for their beauty and depth, but they're also a treasure trove of ridiculous faces.
  • About the Author: Matthijs Van Mierlo is the creator and writer of The Gaze, a popular art history channel on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
  • 240 Pages
  • Humor, General

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Strange Faces, 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, or just one very confused unicorn.

Why does Vermeer's 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.



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.
Dimensions (Overall): 7.48 Inches (H) x 5.91 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.0 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: General
Genre: Humor
Number of Pages: 240
Publisher: Page Street Publishing
Format: Hardcover
Author: Matthijs Van Mierlo
Language: English
Street Date: March 31, 2026
TCIN: 1003431488
UPC: 9798890034199
Item Number (DPCI): 247-50-8159
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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