It is not an easy matter to talk about the appearance of a person, judging only by the explanation of historical sources.
And their portraits, made by famous artists, are not always trustworthy. Really, frequently each era had its particular style, and each artist had his own signature. So, there is some mutilation. However, it is still interesting to see what prominent historical figures actually looked like. Photographer Bas Uterwijk made an attempt to answer clearly this question. His ability to use modern technology is incredible. However, with the help of computer graphics, special effects as well as 3D animation, he managed to recreate the real images of famous people. Look what is the result.
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
