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Jan 3, 2017 · Much like conspiracy theories based primarily on modern photographs, the claim that depictions of Jesus originated with a portrait of Borgia appear to hinge almost entirely on negligible visual...
Aug 30, 2019 · One of the more famous depictions of Jesus, in Giotto di Bondone’s The Lamentation of Christ, depicts Jesus as longhaired, handsome, and white. There are physical similarities between this image and Borgia, and the painting was made in 1305. Borgia is believed to have been born in 1475 or 1476.
Feb 23, 2024 · Northern Italian painter Altobello Melone is responsible for painting Cesare Borgia’s portrait that looks similar to the stereotypical image of Jesus. Side by side, the images share several similarities.
Feb 21, 2024 · The connection between Cesare Borgia and the modern image of Jesus is a revelation that may astonish many. While the name Cesare Borgia may not immediately resonate with everyone, his impact on history, particularly in shaping the perception of Jesus Christ, is both significant and surprising.
May 16, 2023 · It is true that the resemblance between the portraits of Cesare Borgia and the Renaissance-era depictions of Jesus Christ is uncanny. Both have medium-length beards, similar facial features, long hair, and a fair skin tone.
Jul 24, 2016 · The paintings of Christ from the Renaissance look so much like the paintings of Cesare Borgia that some people have suggested that the paintings of Jesus Christ in our local churches may actually be paintings of Cesare.
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I'm tempted to call it laughable considering depictions of Christ like this icon from the monastery at mount Sinai or this page from a Syriac Gospel Book are roughly a millenium older than the papacy of Alexander VI. They pretty much show Jesus already looking like he does on most modern representations.
