The Picture Is In The Stone
It was during the Middle Ages that the idea of him as a Caucasian man with facial hair became more accepted. However, we think that the most common depiction of Jesus Christ is still as a good shepherd. Other features frequently used by artists would be white or cream robes, long hair, and a beard. If you check out the pieces from that period, there is no way you would miss this.
The Picture Is In The Stone
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The best way to figure out what the Messiah looked like was by reading the bible. A lot of historical painters failed to find helpful details in the holy book, however. This was why these painters worked on the image of Jesus Christ based on their own model. However, they also relied on the works of older artists when they came up with their own version.
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