The two major acheiropoieta are the Shroud of Turin and the Tilma of Juan Diego. They both have a lot of interesting characteristics.
The Shroud
Scientific and Forensic Evidence
Photographic Anomalies: The first photograph of the Shroud, taken in 1898, revealed that the negative image on the cloth was a positive image, a concept that would have been impossible for a medieval forger to create [01:51].
Microscopic Details:
Image Formation: According to an optical engineer, the image is formed by tiny fibers one-tenth the size of a human hair and is randomly distributed like dots in a newspaper. Creating this would require technology that does not exist today, such as an "incredibly accurate Atomic laser" [02:47].
No Paint: There is no trace of paint pigment or brush strokes on the Shroud. Some marks only appear under ultraviolet light, which a medieval forger would not have been able to see [02:35].
Blood and Anatomy:
Blood Analysis: Medical experts found human blood of type AB on the Shroud, which contained high levels of bilirubin. This bile pigment would only be present if a deceased man had been severely beaten [03:15].
Flows and Marks: The blood flows on the Shroud are consistent with a man who was crucified, and the wounds match a Roman scourging device called a flagrum and the tip of a Roman spear called a lancea [08:18].
Anatomical Accuracy: The video highlights that the figure on the Shroud shows anatomically correct details, such as the thumb being folded into the palm after a nail pierces the median nerve in the wrist, and that the legs are not broken, consistent with the biblical account [08:50].
Pollen, Dirt, and Other Discoveries
Pollen and Cotton:
A Swiss criminologist found 58 types of pollen on the Shroud, with only 17 native to Europe. The remaining pollen came from Palestine and Southern Turkey, indicating the Shroud's historical path [04:16].
Microscopic cotton fibers found in the linen have about eight twists per centimeter, which is consistent with cotton from the Middle East, not Europe [05:07].
Dirt and Flowers: Dirt on the footprint area of the cloth was identified as coming specifically from Jerusalem's Damascus Gate. Images of 28 specific flowers found on the Shroud are all known to grow in or within 12 miles of Jerusalem [06:11].
3D Information: The Shroud contains three-dimensional information, which can be seen with a special machine called a VP-8 analyzer. This is something an artist could not have included in a two-dimensional painting or photograph [06:21].
Coins over the Eyes: The video claims that a Jewish custom of placing coins over the eyes of the deceased is evident on the Shroud. A coin-like image over the right eye has 24 coincidences with a lepton coin minted by Pontius Pilate between 29 and 36 A.D. [06:46].
Lack of Underdrawing: Infrared photography has shown that there is no under-sketching on the image, which is considered inconceivable for a 16th-century artist to create such a detailed portrait without one [00:46].
Durability: The tilma is made of a rough cactus fiber that typically disintegrates in 15 to 30 years. However, the image has remained for over 481 years without any fading or cracking, even after being exposed to candle smoke [01:34].
Chemical and Physical Resilience:
In 1778, a significant amount of nitric acid was spilled on the image, but it only caused slight stains that are still visible in the upper right corner [03:14].
In 1921, a bomb hidden in flowers exploded beneath the image, damaging a crucifix but leaving the glass protecting the image completely unharmed [03:42].
Astronomical and Geographical Correspondence:
The stars on the mantle of the image correspond precisely to the constellations in the winter sky on December 12, 1531, as if viewed from outside the heavens [04:19].
The flowers on the tunic align with the locations of volcanoes in Mexico [04:45].
Additionally, the constellations Corona Borealis, Virgo, and Leo would appear on the image as a crown, over her heart, and over her womb, respectively, if her tunic had been filled with stars [05:50].
The Eyes: The eyes of the Virgin's image contain microscopic reflections of a bearded man, which experts believe is Juan Diego. These reflections follow the Perkinje-Sanson law, which governs how reflections appear in a human eye [08:06]. A computer engineer also discovered what appear to be multiple figures, including a whole room of individuals, within the eyes [11:00].
Changing Appearance: The video mentions that the Virgin's face appears to be Native American from one distance and of lighter, European descent from another, symbolizing the unity of the two peoples [13:10]. This effect is described as being similar to the coloration found on butterfly scales or beetle wings [14:06].
Constant Temperature: The image consistently maintains a temperature of 36.5°C (98.6°F), which is normal human body temperature, regardless of the surrounding environment [14:44].
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The Shroud
Scientific and Forensic Evidence Photographic Anomalies: The first photograph of the Shroud, taken in 1898, revealed that the negative image on the cloth was a positive image, a concept that would have been impossible for a medieval forger to create [01:51].
Microscopic Details:
Image Formation: According to an optical engineer, the image is formed by tiny fibers one-tenth the size of a human hair and is randomly distributed like dots in a newspaper. Creating this would require technology that does not exist today, such as an "incredibly accurate Atomic laser" [02:47].
No Paint: There is no trace of paint pigment or brush strokes on the Shroud. Some marks only appear under ultraviolet light, which a medieval forger would not have been able to see [02:35].
Blood and Anatomy:
Blood Analysis: Medical experts found human blood of type AB on the Shroud, which contained high levels of bilirubin. This bile pigment would only be present if a deceased man had been severely beaten [03:15].
Flows and Marks: The blood flows on the Shroud are consistent with a man who was crucified, and the wounds match a Roman scourging device called a flagrum and the tip of a Roman spear called a lancea [08:18].
Anatomical Accuracy: The video highlights that the figure on the Shroud shows anatomically correct details, such as the thumb being folded into the palm after a nail pierces the median nerve in the wrist, and that the legs are not broken, consistent with the biblical account [08:50].
Pollen, Dirt, and Other Discoveries Pollen and Cotton:
A Swiss criminologist found 58 types of pollen on the Shroud, with only 17 native to Europe. The remaining pollen came from Palestine and Southern Turkey, indicating the Shroud's historical path [04:16].
Microscopic cotton fibers found in the linen have about eight twists per centimeter, which is consistent with cotton from the Middle East, not Europe [05:07].
Dirt and Flowers: Dirt on the footprint area of the cloth was identified as coming specifically from Jerusalem's Damascus Gate. Images of 28 specific flowers found on the Shroud are all known to grow in or within 12 miles of Jerusalem [06:11].
3D Information: The Shroud contains three-dimensional information, which can be seen with a special machine called a VP-8 analyzer. This is something an artist could not have included in a two-dimensional painting or photograph [06:21].
Coins over the Eyes: The video claims that a Jewish custom of placing coins over the eyes of the deceased is evident on the Shroud. A coin-like image over the right eye has 24 coincidences with a lepton coin minted by Pontius Pilate between 29 and 36 A.D. [06:46].
Proof that the Shroud of Turin is the Burial Cloth of Jesus Christ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRB16BARvz0
The Tilma of Juan Diego
Miraculous Features of the Image
Lack of Underdrawing: Infrared photography has shown that there is no under-sketching on the image, which is considered inconceivable for a 16th-century artist to create such a detailed portrait without one [00:46].
Durability: The tilma is made of a rough cactus fiber that typically disintegrates in 15 to 30 years. However, the image has remained for over 481 years without any fading or cracking, even after being exposed to candle smoke [01:34].
Chemical and Physical Resilience:
In 1778, a significant amount of nitric acid was spilled on the image, but it only caused slight stains that are still visible in the upper right corner [03:14].
In 1921, a bomb hidden in flowers exploded beneath the image, damaging a crucifix but leaving the glass protecting the image completely unharmed [03:42].
Astronomical and Geographical Correspondence:
The stars on the mantle of the image correspond precisely to the constellations in the winter sky on December 12, 1531, as if viewed from outside the heavens [04:19].
The flowers on the tunic align with the locations of volcanoes in Mexico [04:45].
Additionally, the constellations Corona Borealis, Virgo, and Leo would appear on the image as a crown, over her heart, and over her womb, respectively, if her tunic had been filled with stars [05:50].
The Eyes: The eyes of the Virgin's image contain microscopic reflections of a bearded man, which experts believe is Juan Diego. These reflections follow the Perkinje-Sanson law, which governs how reflections appear in a human eye [08:06]. A computer engineer also discovered what appear to be multiple figures, including a whole room of individuals, within the eyes [11:00].
Changing Appearance: The video mentions that the Virgin's face appears to be Native American from one distance and of lighter, European descent from another, symbolizing the unity of the two peoples [13:10]. This effect is described as being similar to the coloration found on butterfly scales or beetle wings [14:06].
Constant Temperature: The image consistently maintains a temperature of 36.5°C (98.6°F), which is normal human body temperature, regardless of the surrounding environment [14:44].
The Amazing And Miraculous Image Of Our Lady Of Guadalupe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ds7nD_QNeKA