An Improved Image And Feature
Artists have since learned to improve the features of these old paintings. They made new yet similar depictions of the Messiah. This was how they ended up producing their ideal portrayals of Jesus. While working on these art pieces, they created the image of the primary subject on the works of those who came before them. This was how young artists ended up following the concept as their predecessors.
Original Work Of Art
Take a look at one example of what we are talking about. Here is a statue of Zeus, the Greek god of the sky and thunder. He has a beard and long hair, which makes him look similar to most depictions of Jesus. He also happens to be wearing a white robe. This is amazing in all aspects and what comes to mind when we talk about classical mythology. Each painter tried to come up with their original rendition, but they also want to make it similar to the illustrations that have come before that.