Commentary on the Article “Image Formation on the Holy Shroud—A Digital 3D Approach” by Cicero Moraes

Key Points

• The commentary examines the validity of the digital reconstruction of the Shroud of Turin and its implications for the low-relief hypothesis.
• Analysis of the digital reconstruction techniques used by Moraes.
• Evaluation of the claims made regarding the low-relief hypothesis.
• Assessment of the methodological adequacy of the study's approach.
• The digital reconstruction does not adequately support the low-relief hypothesis.
• The methodology had significant flaws, impacting the study's credibility.
• Key features of the Shroud were omitted, hindering a full understanding of its image formation.