I've stumbled upon this group on facebook - they call themselves "I Love Jesus". I couldn't resist re-posting some of their pics - too funny not to share.
At least in the first two images they have his colouring correct...though he was probably darker even still. If Jesus did in fact exist in that time and place, don't quote me, but I'm relatively sure that he would have been very dark skinned as they were in that neck of the woods. It always mildly annoys me that he so often is presented with light brown hair and blue eyes. It's like the world can't handle the concept of a black Christ.
I think the blue-eyed pale-faced image of Jesus has become so popular because it depicted what they perceived as "spiritual beauty" or something. It's clear that it's historically incorrect. Anyway, the guy in the first two paintings has a funny haircut...
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