Shroud of Turin Full Size Body Negative on Linen Cloth 6 X 3 Feet with Wood

The Shroud of Turin or Turin Shroud (Italian: Sindone di Torino) is a length of linen cloth bearing the image of a man who appears to have suffered physical trauma in a manner consistent with crucifixion. There is no consensus yet on how the image was created. It is believed by some to be the burial shroud of Jesus of Nazareth, despite radiocarbon dating it to the Medieval period. The image is much clearer in black-and-white negative than in its natural sepia color. The negative image was first observed in 1898 on the reverse photographic plate of amateur photographer Secondo Pia, who was allowed to photograph it while it was being exhibited in the Turin Cathedral. The shroud is kept in the royal chapel of the Cathedral of Saint John the Babtist in Turin, Northern Italy. I have just returned from a trip to Turin to see the Shroud. It was simply in a word, Amazing!! I woulld highly recommend everyone to see it. And if you go do not forget to visit the museum where Secondo Pia's pictures and camera is displayed. After that visit we have put together 4 new items for those interested in the shroud. There will also be a book, medals, film documentry, Real art that was purchased and another book about the shroud itself from 1670! Coming out later, email for more details. This item is for a replica of the famous Large Secondo Pia Image of the Full body of Christ from 1898. This is the Negative Frontal Body Stlye Version. Our image is actually printed onto a Middle Eastern type of Linen Cloth that is similar to the actual Shroud. This Body image is large and measures: 36 Inches Wide x 72 Inches High. That is 3 feet wide by 6 feet high! It has two wooden dowels that are highly polished attached on each end. The Wood measures 1.25 inches in diameter and is rounded at the ends. The Shroud comes rolled on a box ready to hang. The Body image weighs 4 pounds. With the Item you also get a Certificate explaining the history of the Shroud and also a copy of a old newspaper art