Influence
Multiple different regions, philosophers, and cultures represented Jesus in different ways, this is where images came from. It was not about his appearance but rather the vision of him being Christ and being the all-powerful that he is believed to be. Thus, the true image of Jesus was influenced by different times and regions which we will explore… From Greek and Roman to Westernization and more the image is quite remarkably altered.
Influence
Greeks And Romans
The Letter of Lentulus was published in the 15th century in ital and describes Jesus clearly, it is predicted to have been written by a Roman. The letter is believed to have influenced later drawings of Jesus. The letter said that his hair is the color of hazel-nut, straight and touches his ears. Moreover, they sad his face was youthful and he had a bit of a flushed tinge. The letter also said that his beard was full and matched bis hair, with the last translation being, “He is the most beautiful among the children of men.”
Greeks And Romans
