Researchers Accurately Recreate Historical Figures’ Faces With Surprising Results

Published on September 22, 2020
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Simón Bolívar

Simón Bolívar was a Venezuelan military leader who was a critical part of the fight for independence. Born and raised in Spain, he joined the resistance and would later be known as “El Libertador” when France invaded Spain. He died of tuberculosis.

Portrait Of Bolivar On Cigar Label

Portrait Of Bolivar On Cigar Label

What Simón Bolívar Really Looked Like

This hyper-realistic recreation was made by forensic imagery researchers using historical documents. This rendering is absolutely jaw dropping with the level of detail.

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What Simón Bolívar Really Looked Like

What Simón Bolívar Really Looked Like