Is this the real face of Jesus? AI unveils image based on the Turin Shroud – as scientists claim to have new evidence the cloth was used to wrap the body of Christ after his crucifixion [Video]

05:38 EDT 22 Aug 2024, updated 08:23 EDT 22 Aug 2024

Scientists in Italy hit the headlines this week, after claiming the famous Shroud of Turin dates from Jesus’ lifetime around 2,000 years ago.

Now, AI has reimagined what the son of God might have actually looked like based on the treasured relic, which is said to feature an imprint of Jesus’ face. 

MailOnline asked the AI tool Merlin: ‘Can you generate a realistic image of Jesus Christ based on the face in the Shroud of Turin?’

The AI-generated result suggests Christ was white with big blue eyes, a trim beard and thorn marks on his face.

So, can you see the similarities with the famous holy imprint?