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The patina of history shrouds many famous personalities and mythical figures in mystery. The distance of time and the mastership of the artists make all of them look like, well, gods or demigods. Comparing yourself to them may be daunting, and you rarely think of them as regular people with normal needs. But they are, and I wanted to show you this. But how else could I do it if not with the help of artificial intelligence, which is pretty accessible these days, and it produces wonderful results.

It's not the first time I've done this, and you may check out the previous post and see how I progressed since the last time. And without further ado, let's me show you what I've done this time. I think it really proves that they could be any one of us, and us—any one of them. I hope this inspires you to do great things today. Enjoy!

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Matau Tathonca

Matau Tathonca

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Titas Burinskas
BoredPanda Staff
3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just love that portrait. Looks very solemn and powerful.

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The recreations of the photographer and digital artist Bas Uterwijk (IIIIII) made me create this series in the first place. Obviously, he's a master of the medium, and I started by trying to learn more from him and emulate his style. I was very glad to receive some positive feedback from him the last time I talked with him! I would also like to mention Nathan Shipley's works (III), which also influenced me greatly.

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    Apollo

    Apollo

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    Jonny Man
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Eerily close, this one. To the point I gotta ask, sir, might you... be an Ancient Sun God?

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    When choosing the character, the most time-consuming thing is to find an image that resembles the historical figure. I spend hours in image databases and do research about how the historical personalities looked until I get the right picture. The time it takes greatly depends on the piece, but each individual recreation takes up to 2 hours, which is nothing compared to AI-unassisted methods that may take from days to months.

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    Hatsheput, Pharaoh

    Hatsheput, Pharaoh

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    Kiwii Stone
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think her face would have been less angular

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    Madame De Pompadour

    Madame De Pompadour

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    I believe that these legendary and historical personalities were really special, no matter how common and mundane the AI makes them look. No matter how regular they might look, we will always have in mind that they've a made a name for themselves in history, and the surrounding aura of their historical significance never really fades, unless it's completely forgotten. This time I'm more happy with my works than the previous, and I can really feel the progress from the last time.

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    Leonardo Da Vinci

    Leonardo Da Vinci

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    Jonny Man
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ole Genius had a trim lately I see! Now rockin' a 'stache, too! Frankly, I think this guy could play him in a Da Vinci movie!

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    If you've scrolled this website, the chances are you might've seen my name somewhere. I am an active contributor to my beloved Bored Panda, and over the years I've done thousands and thousands of posts involving art, celebrities, and animals, and you can check out my profile to see tons of cool stuff that I've posted over my time here.

    I would also love it if you'd show me support on my social media, where I share my best articles and art there. I try to give updates on what I'm going to do next there. Also, follow me on Bored Panda so you can always get a notification when I post something. So please give a follow, it means a lot to me!

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    #8

    Lucifer

    Lucifer

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    Titas Burinskas
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The statue has that "I left my stove on" look eternally etched on its face. Perhaps this is the real meaning of eternal damnation, lol.

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    Isaac Newton

    Isaac Newton

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    Susan Williams
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great improvement on the AI rendition of his eyes.

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    Joan Of Arc

    Joan Of Arc

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    Ellie
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This fits with how the records describe her

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    Queen Nefertiti

    Queen Nefertiti

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    Rose the Cook
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    While the model is lovely, the jaw is wrong and the neck too short.

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    #12

    Zeus

    Zeus

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    Titas Burinskas
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like Zach Galifianakis. Or is it the other way around? Also looks a little bit stoned. Reminds of the lyrics "God of Thunder, and Rock and Roll." I also love that AI beard hair glitch. It looks like lightning bolts, which fits the character.

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    Caligula

    Caligula

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    DennyS (denzoren)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mom gave me that haircut too when I was young. Lol

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    Turin's Holy Shroud

    Turin's Holy Shroud

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    Jonny Man
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He looks appropriate for the role. A Jewish dude who came back from the dead! I'd be a little wide-eyed too!

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    #15

    Statue Of Liberty

    Statue Of Liberty

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    ZAPanda
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think SOL looks more like owen wilson. Fight me.

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    #16

    Saladin, Sultan Of Egypt And Syria

    Saladin, Sultan Of Egypt And Syria

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    Titas Burinskas
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just want to note that if Saladin on the left rocked that turban in modern times, it would put most modern celebrities to shame.

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    #17

    Johan Sebastian Bach

    Johan Sebastian Bach

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    Jonny Man
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my, this one is simply TOO close! I'd believe in this one, no trouble!

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    #18

    Isabel, Princess Imperial Of Brazil

    Isabel, Princess Imperial Of Brazil

    Signed the law for the liberation of slaves in Brazil.

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    Jonny Man
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Setting slaves free is always a good thing. Trick is to make sure that freedom offers them more opportunity than just the freedom to wallow in poverty!

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    #19

    Christina Of Denmark

    Christina Of Denmark

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    Aphrodite

    Aphrodite

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    Ludwig Van Beethoven

    Ludwig Van Beethoven

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    Jonny Man
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A younger, hotter, hollywood Beethoven! Before that tragic deafness...

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    Antonio Vivaldi

    Antonio Vivaldi

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    Frederic Chopin

    Frederic Chopin

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    Anton Kider
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are photos of him actually. The recreation us not that accurate. The painting is.

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    Katherine Swynford

    Katherine Swynford

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    Mary Shelley

    Mary Shelley

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    Mary, Queen Of Scots

    Mary, Queen Of Scots

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    Orange Is Aging
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For some reason she gives me TikTok mom vibes

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    #27

    Costanza Bonarelli, Noblewoman, Merchant And Art Dealer

    Costanza Bonarelli, Noblewoman, Merchant And Art Dealer

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    #28

    Miss Edith Corse Evans

    Miss Edith Corse Evans

    She was one of 4 first-class women to die on the Titanic, her body never found.

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    Jonny Man
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay, this is just comparing two photographs of totally different women. I can see the resemblance, though - maybe they were related?

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    #29

    Michelangelo's David

    Michelangelo's David

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    Orange Is Aging
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That statue is so big! I thought it was regular person sized until very recently, and boy was I wrong!

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    Livia Drusilla

    Livia Drusilla

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    Jonny Man
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's a little too lean to be the full-fleshed figure in the statue TBH! Mouth just a little too wide, too... but her eyes and hair are close enough. Also she herself is VERY beautiful!

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    Cleopatra

    Cleopatra

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    Susan Williams
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think there has been a mistake, the original looks more like Marc Antony.

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    "The Sacred Heart Of Mary"

    "The Sacred Heart Of Mary"

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    Orange Is Aging
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Except she definitely didn’t really look like that, being from the Middle East and all

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    Lady Of Elche

    Lady Of Elche

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