See how these famous people in history would look if they were alive today

Becca Saladin, a graphic designer, from Dallas, Texas, began using professional digital manipulation to reimagine how the most iconic faces in history would look if they were alive in the world today.

Becca began making these portraits because she was curious to find out how Anne Boleyn would look if she were alive today. As Becca completed Anne Boleyns portrait, she was moved by how differently she related to her image now that she had a 21st-century appearance.

Mark Antony by Becca Saladin — Mark Antony

Richard III by Becca Saladin — Richard III

Before the invention of photography, the only way a to record a person likeness was through portraiture. Since antiquity and throughout history, the wealthy noble classes commissioned new portraits to help exert their authority, win the hearts and minds of the people and promote the qualities of the sitter.

Mona Lisa by Becca Saladin — The Mona Lisa

Becca’s portraits can expose the way our preconceived ideas and subconscious bias can alter the way we experience and understand others.

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I updated my original Queen Elizabeth I! I brought in more modern features which I think bring her look more into modern day while maintaining the integrity of the portrait. Let me know what you think!

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Not exactly royalty but certainly one of the most well known faces in the world: the Mona Lisa. What do you all think about the calls to remove her from the Louvre?

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