Fotoreproductie van het ontwerp van Sainte Face, door Leonardo da Vinci 1858 - 1866

This is an anonymous reproduction of Leonardo da Vinci’s design of the Sainte Face, made sometime after the original. The piece depicts the face of Jesus Christ, its visual language is steeped in religious history and cultural reverence. The image invites us to consider the historical interpretations of religious iconography, especially the archetype of Jesus. This representation often reflects the societal values and cultural context of its time. It is a powerful exercise to consider how identity, particularly in religious or spiritual contexts, is constructed and maintained through visual culture.   We can meditate on the narratives that this image perpetuates and those it possibly obscures. Consider how the presentation and interpretation of such an image can shape beliefs, instill comfort, and sometimes, enforce certain social norms. Here the emotional resonance of faith is captured in a portrait.