Author: Steve Melcher

Ferdinand Gueldry, French

How Ohio’s Kayakhoga River Got Its Name, 1888

Oil on canvas

Michiel Sweerts, Flemish

“I’d Appreciate You Not Telling Anyone We’re Selling Torsos in Here. Technically, We’re Only Zoned As a Head Shop,” 1652

Oil on canvas

Michiel Sweerts, Flemish

“I’m Thinking of Calling My Drawing ‘Stripper Getting a Manicure,'” 1660

Oil on canvas

Jan van Ravesteyn and Workshop, Dutch

Ivan Wasn’t Too Psyched About Getting His Portrait Painted, But He Figured He’d Better Do It Before His Helmet Molted, 1612

Oil on canvas

George Henry Hall, American

Shakespeare Wondering If He Should Screw It and Just Use ChatGPT, 1896

Oil on canvas

Frank Xavier Leyendecker, German/American

Scene From the New Edwardian Age “Breaking Bad” Re-Boot, 1910

Oil on canvas

Pehr Hilleström, Swedish

“Sorry, Nothing About Your Love Life, Dear. All I Get This Time of Year Are NCAA Basketball Results,” 1783

Oil on canvas