A Mix of Artists’ Depictions of What Jesus Looked Like

Bas Uterwijk’s depiction of what Jesus looked like included many different artists’ renditions. This included one of the most famous painters of all time, Leonardo Da Vinci. This, paired with the cultural and geographical information, created something very believable. “I used several cultural depictions of Jesus of Nazareth of Byzantine and Renaissance origin including Leonardo Da Vinci’s “Salvator Mundi”, and the Turin Shroud, tweaking the ethnicity to a more convincing Middle-Eastern face,” said Bas Uterwijk.

It is up to the religious folk to choose what they want to believe. For many, this might seem blasphemous. The idea that artificial intelligence can create an image of Christ seems absurd. But, for many others, this provided a holy and accurate example of what Jesus looked like. This gives the phrase “putting a face to the name” a whole new meaning.

More Depictions

Bas Uterwijk’s work is not limited to what Jesus looked like. He has a collection of artwork which you can view from his website or Instagram. He seems to be fascinated with creating accurate visual aids of various iconic historical figures. Here is a list of his depictions

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Lady Liberty

The Statue of Liberty is one of the more famous man-made creations known to the modern world. Bas Uterwijk’s depiction of what she would look like shows a fierce woman with a rather foreboding expression on her face.

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

Mary is the author of the well-loved iconic book Frankenstein. She was born in 1797 and passed away in 1851. Bas created a realistic depiction of the famous gothic author that shows the visage of a very intriguing woman.

Lillith

According to Mesopotamian and Judaic mythology, Lillith was Adam’s first wife. This would imply that Adam and Eve were not the only first people on Earth. Here is Gas Uterwijk’s depiction of her “based on multiple inputs from classical painting and sculpture.“

The Virgin Queen

Queen Elizabeth the 1st was known as the Virgin Queen. She ruled England and Ireland from 17 November 1558 until she died in 1603. She was the daughter of Henry VIII and his second wife, the infamous Anne Boleyn.

Star-crossed Lover, Juliet

One of the most famous romance stories of all time was written by William Shakespeare. To this day, stories are influenced by Juliet and Romeo’s love story. Here is Bas Uterwijk’s depiction of what she looked like if she existed in real life.