Examination of 3D Study on Whether Jesus Was Truly Wrapped in the Holy Shroud of Turin Indicate Unlikelihood
The Shroud of Turin: A Technical Analysis
Recent 3D scanning technology sheds new light on the Shroud of Turin, an ancient linen cloth believed by some to have been used to wrap Jesus after his crucifixion. However, scientific studies have dated the cloth to the Middle Ages, raising doubts about its authenticity. To further investigate, 3D designer Cicero Moraes conducted a study comparing the imprint on the shroud to a bas-relief model and a 3D human body.
Bas-Relief vs. Human Body
Moraes’ study revealed that the contact pattern from the bas-relief model closely matched the image on the shroud, indicating that the cloth may have been in contact with a sculpted figure rather than a real human body. This suggests a medieval origin for the shroud and points to artistic creation rather than a direct imprint.
The Agamemnon Mask Effect
Moraes also examined the “Agamemnon mask effect,” where the contact pattern of a wrapped object appears distorted when viewed flat. Interestingly, the Shroud of Turin does not exhibit this effect, further supporting the hypothesis that it was not used to wrap a human or divine body.
