"As outlined in a recent article about the realistic 'looks' of Jesus, much of what we know about Jesus' looks is a product of artistic convention. Since Scripture does not provide a description of what Christ looked like, painters and mosaic-makers would often resort to the artistic canons of their time to create a visual image of the Nazarene. This means that some of the earliest depictions of Jesus offer a precious insight into the diverse iconography style of the places and people that made up early Christianity."
In a recent re-post of her commentary, writer V. M. Traverso reflected on the six most ancient depictions of Jesus known to historians.
To access her complete post, please visit:
Aleteia: V. M. Traverso: The oldest images of Jesus Christ (10 OCT 18)
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