Bas-Relief Portrait of Jesus Christ
This work is based on a unique sculpture found in my father’s workshop.
…Unfortunately, we didn’t see each other much in the last years of his life and I don’t know the story of this sculpture… but I have always liked this work and for many years I have intended to recreate it using my skills in digital art and 3D printing
…so finally I did it!
The original version of the sculpture was made as a wall bas-relief,
so I made an additional option with a stand in the form of palm leaves.
…a few more images in various shaders
…and finally 3D printed sculpture in original size (about 15 cm)
*Original artwork from my father’s workshop.
You may find that in my version I have removed the crown of thorns, which is a common feature of the image of Jesus, a mark of distinction, so to speak.
After all, no one knows exactly what Jesus was like (well, maybe someone does …but I’m sure that most don’t).
Usually artists just make a portrait of a man with long hair and a beard, put a crown of thorns on his head — that’s it, this is Jesus Christ …well you know…
My vision/aspiration was to create a pleasant, bright, already well-known image… but without thorns and crosses…
Well, I hope you get my point and enjoy this work.