People talk about the appearance, judging by the explanations of historical sources.
And their portraits, made by famous artists, are not always trustworthy. Indeed, often each era had its own special style, and each artist had his own handwriting. So, some injury. However, it is still interesting to see how prominent historical figures actually looked. Photographer Bas Uterwijk tried to answer this question clearly. His ability to use modern technology is incredible. However, with the help of computer graphics, special effects, and 3D animation, he managed to recreate the real images of famous people. See what the result is.
The image of the Statue of Liberty in reality
The mythical Vincent van Gogh
What did Michelangelo’s David look like?
Napoleon Bonaparte
This is Rembrandt
This handsome young man is none other than Sandro Botticelli.
The talented Niccolo Machiavelli
George Washington
Queen Elizabeth I of England, whose appearance has always been the subject of debate