In 1649, the French artist Claude Mellan created this portrait of the Face of Christ using a technique so unfathomably difficult that it completely defies modern comprehension.

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In 1649, the French artist Claude Mellan created this portrait of the Face of Christ using a technique so unfathomably difficult that it completely defies modern comprehension. (nitter.poast.org)

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Looks like moire pattern like on old printed paper

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