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Thanks to the assistance of AI technology, the public can now witness the true appearances of historical figures that were once only preserved in paintings
The significant impact of each era on artistic styles can alter the portrayal of certain figures from their real-life appearances. Inspired by the question of how historical figures would look in modern times, BrightSide has produced a series of images titled “Historical Figures in the Modern World?” with the help of AI to recreate famous figures realistically.
Mona Lisa
Mona Lisa is the renowned painting by Leonardo Da Vinci. The enigmatic smile of the model in the painting has been famous worldwide. The real-life rendition of Mona Lisa created by AI is also remarkably impressive and appears more cheerful and lively than the portrait version.
Michelangelo
Michelangelo, the renowned genius of the Renaissance era. Through AI technology, his true likeness has been recreated from a portrait dating back to that time. Despite slight inaccuracies in the hair, the overall reconstruction aids in visualizing Michelangelo's actual appearance.
Marie Antoinette
Marie Antoinette, the last queen of France, associated with numerous famous and infamous events in European history. Regarded as a renowned beauty of her time, the AI reproduction of her image does not disappoint, arguably surpassing even her own painted portraits.
Socrates
Socrates, the famed philosopher of ancient Greece. Reviving from the remnants of sculptures depicting his likeness, AI vividly and authentically reproduces the image of the philosopher.
Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci, contemporary of Michelangelo, renowned for his world-famous paintings. While he may have left self-portraits, the AI version provides admirers with a clearer understanding of his likeness.
Girl with a Pearl Earring
Girl with a Pearl Earring, a famous painting by Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer, depicts a girl adorned with a pearl earring. The model portrayed in the painting was already beautiful, sparking curiosity about her real-life appearance. AI's reproduction confirms Vermeer's success in capturing her exquisite beauty.
Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great, the skilled emperor known for his conquests from Greece to Persia in Macedonia, is often described as handsome and majestic. Despite some partially validating sculptures, it is through AI's reconstruction that one gains a complete view of his appearance.
Isaac Newton
If he lived in modern times, this man famous for the falling apple incident would be considered very handsome, attractive, and on par with a Hollywood heartthrob.
