Smiling Renaissance Paintings (6 Pics)

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if people in Renaissance paintings smiled a little more? A simple smile can light up a painting.

These days, smiling for a selfie takes mere seconds, imagine having to smile and pose for hours in front of a painter to get your portrait taken. Now imagine that we could see what it would be like if the people depicted in the paintings smiled.

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Smiling Renaissance Paintings (6 Pics)

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Oh my….your sword is so big

Smiling Renaissance Paintings (6 Pics)

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I saw what you did there….

Life is too short. Smile while you still have teeth

Smiling Renaissance Paintings (6 Pics)

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Colgate agrees..

This one is super weird

Smiling Renaissance Paintings (6 Pics)

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Smile or no smile, this one looks creepy…

I see your naughty hand Sir Henry Capel

Smiling Renaissance Paintings (6 Pics)

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but she like it!!

Pope Clement X approves!

Smiling Renaissance Paintings (6 Pics)

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And never underestimate the power of a smile.