Shroud of Turin

length of linen cloth bearing the image of a man who is alleged to be Jesus of Nazareth

The Shroud of Turin is a piece of cloth that bears the negative image of a man. It was first mentioned in 1354. Shortly afterwards, a Catholic bishop called it a fake. Since the 17th century, it has been kept in Turin, Italy. The shroud has the negative image of a man. Some claim the image depicts Jesus of Nazareth and the fabric is the burial shroud in which he was wrapped after his Crucifixion.

Face of the Image. The original shroud is left; a "negative" image is on the right.

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