What did Jesus really look like? – BBC December 24, 2015 by Fulcrum Everyone knows what Jesus looks like. He is the most painted figure in all of Western art, recognised everywhere as having long hair and a beard, a long robe with long sleeves (often white) and a mantle (often blue). Jesus is so familiar that he can be recognised on pancakes or pieces of toast. But did he really look like this? Joan Taylor. BBC Magazine. 24 December 2015 FulcrumShareTweetShare