Historically Authentic Design: The Transfiguration of Jesus 🕊️ Central Figure: Jesus - Garments: Jesus is depicted in radiant white robes, consistent with descriptions in the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew 17, Mark 9, Luke 9). The robe would be a seamless tunic typical of 1st-century Judea, rendered with painterly luminosity to suggest divine glory. - Aura: A golden mandorla (almond-shaped halo) surrounds Him, echoing Byzantine iconography and Renaissance interpretations of divine light. 👥 Flanking Figures: Moses and Elijah - Moses: Wears a mantle and tunic in earth tones, holding stone tablets. His appearance reflects ancient Hebrew attire from the Late Bronze Age. - Elijah: Draped in a rough prophet’s cloak, possibly made of camel hair, referencing his ascetic lifestyle. His features are weathered, evoking the wilderness prophet. 🙇♂️ Apostles Below: Peter, James, and John - Posture: They are shown shielding their eyes or collapsed in awe, capturing the shock and reverence described in scripture. - Clothing: Simple woolen tunics and cloaks, dyed in muted tones like ochre, indigo, and russet, typical of Galilean fishermen. 🌄 Setting: Mount Tabor - Landscape: A rocky, elevated terrain with sparse vegetation—olive trees, scrub brush, and limestone outcrops—accurately reflecting the geography of Lower Galilee. - Sky: A dramatic burst of light from above, with subtle gradations of gold, blue, and violet to evoke divine presence. 🖌️ Artistic Style - Painterly Depth: Inspired by See more