3D Reconstruction Reveals the Face of St. Thomas Aquinas
2025-02-10
A new study has used 3D technology to reconstruct the face of St. Thomas Aquinas, based on his skull. Brazilian 3D designer Cicero Moraes and his team combined photographic and structural data with existing iconography to create the image. A separate study, examining the same skull, suggests Aquinas died from a chronic subdural hematoma, possibly caused by a head injury consistent with historical accounts. The reconstruction offers a fascinating glimpse into the appearance of this influential theologian and philosopher, sparking renewed interest in his life and work.