Are aliens hidden in ancient religious artwork? Bizarre theory claims that signs of early visits from ET can be found in old paintings
Several centuries-old historical artworks contain 'alien-like symbols'[CN]
几个世纪之久的历史性艺术作品中含有外星人之类的标志。
UFO hunters say these symbols prove that ancient civilisations met aliens [CN]
不明飞行物搜寻者说,这些象征说明古代文明有遇上外星人。
But art experts say that the mysterious symbols are being misinterpreted
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但艺术专家说,这谜一样的象征物被误解了。
This alter piece was painted by Italian artist Carlo Crivelli. Conspiracy theorists suggest that the ring depicted in the top left shining light onto Mary is actually a UFO spacecraft[CN]
这个改编作品是意大利艺术家Carlo Crivelli描绘的。阴谋论家指出,左侧顶部,光芒万丈照耀玛丽的圆圈实际上是一个不明飞行物宇宙飞船。
Urobune refers to a mysterious, unknown object that was found drifting off the coast of Eastern Japan's Hitachi province in 1803. This illustration from 'Ume No Chiri' depicts the UFO-like object, which Hitachi sailors discovered floatinf in the ocean[CN]
Urobune指的是一个神秘的,1803年漂浮在日本东部日立省的不明物体。这个说明来自《杏树的尘土》,书中描述的就是像不明飞行物一样的物体,日立省的水手们发现它漂浮在海洋上。
This 17th century work by Italian artist Ventura Salimbeni features God and Jesus looking out over the universe God created. But the strange, rounded object sat between the two resembles Russia's Sputnik satellite, launched over 350 years later in 1957[CN]
这幅17世纪由意大利艺术家Ventura Salimbeni的图画,描述上帝和耶稣看着上帝创造的宇宙。奇怪的是,有个圆圆的不明物体,在两个俄国人造卫星之间。这两个卫星是350年后的1957年才发射的。
Famous 15th century German Renaissance painter Michael Pacher created this work around a legend that Saint Wolfgang tricked the devil into building a church. Conspiracy theorists claim that the figure depicting the devil in the painting could be a representation of an alien[CN]
15世纪著名的德国文艺复兴画家Michael Pacher创造了这幅作品,基于一个传说:圣·沃佛冈骗到恶魔建起一座教堂。阴谋论家声称,这幅画里头的描绘的恶魔可能就是外星人的代表。
Art experts suggest that this painting is a reference to a passage: 'The heavens opened, and the Spirit descended like a dove and (put) lighting upon him'. UFO hunters suggest that the disk-like object shown shining light onto John the Baptist and Jesus could be a UFO
Ancient Peruvians, such as the Nazca people, are famed for their centuries-old carvings in the Peruvian desert. This image shows a 6th century Peruvian hill carving that appears to depict an alien-like figure
In this painting, Italian Renaissance artist Domenico Ghirlandaio depicts Mary mother of Jesus looking down on two children. To the right of Mary's head, a strange flying object can be seen in the background, which some UFO hunters think is a UFO
Conspiracy theorists claim that ancient artwork could hide signs that aliens have visited the human race.
Several centuries-old paintings, cave drawings and tapestries contain symbols and shapes that resemble UFOs and extraterrestrials.
But art experts say that these are simple misreadings of religious symbols or figures.
MailOnline explores some of the most famous examples of UFO or alien-like symbols in ancient artwork.
The Annunciation with Saint Emidius, 1486
The 'Annuciation with Saint Emidius' is an alter piece painted by Italian artist Carlo Crivelli in 1486.
It was crafted to commemorate Angel Gabriel's announcement to the Virgin Mary that she would give birth to Jesus.
Conspiracy theorists suggest that the ring depicted in the top left, shining light onto Mary, is a UFO spacecraft.
But art experts say that it simply shows a small collection of angels gathered around a circle of clouds.
The ring and light represent the holy spirit descending towards the Virgin Mary.
Illustration from 'Ume No Chiri', 1844
Urobune refers to a mysterious, unknown object that was found drifting off the coast of Eastern Japan's Hitachi province in 1803.
The object is depicted in three different Japanese texts: Toen shōsetsu (1825), Hyōryū kishū (1835) and Ume-no-chiri (1844).
This illustration depicts the UFO-like object, which Hitachi sailors discovered floating in the ocean.
According to the notes alongside some illustrations of the craft, the object was made from steel and glass, and was just large enough to fit a small human inside.
Within the craft, the sailors reportedly found a strange script which they could not decipher.
Glorification of the Eucharist, 1600
This 17th century work by Italian artist Ventura Salimbeni features God and Jesus looking out over God's kingdom.
But the strange, rounded object sat between the two resembles Russia's Sputnik satellite, launched over 350 years later in 1957.
Conspiracy theory YouTube channel Strange Mysteries made the odd connection between the two in a video posted in 2014.
They claim in the video: 'This just looks a little bit too uncanny for symbolic reference.
'If the sphere is said to represent the universe, why did the painter not include any stars or other celestial objects?'
Saint Wolfgang and the Devil, 1475
Famous 15th century Austrian Renaissance painter Michael Pacher created this work around a legend that Saint Wolfgang tricked the devil into building a church.
Saint Wolfgang was the Bishop of Regensburg in Bavaria during the 10th century.
Conspiracy theorists claim that the figure depicting the devil in the painting could be a representation of an alien that visited Earth.
But the theory is a weak one, as the devil has been represented in a wide variety of strange forms throughout the long history of religious artwork.
The Baptism of Christ, 1710
Art experts suggest that this painting is a reference to a religious passage: 'The heavens opened, and the Spirit descended like a dove and (put) lighting upon him'.
It was painted by Dutch artist Aert De Gelder in the 18th century.
UFO hunters suggest that the disc-like object, shown shining light onto John the Baptist and Jesus, could be a UFO.
'This scene has been illustrated by many artists,' says internet UFO conspiracy theorist TheAncientAliens.
'However, this scene is particularly interesting because of the flying saucer hovering over the scene with beams of light shining down and illuminating the event.'
'Considering De Gelder’s reputation as one of the elite artists of his time, it is likely this work was intended to be taken seriously and meant to communicate that Jesus had ties to aliens and perhaps was of alien origins.'
Peruvian Hill Carving, 6th Century
Ancient Peruvians, such as the Nazca people, are famed for their centuries-old carvings in the Peruvian desert.
Many were dug into the South American landscape between the first and sixth centuries.
This image shows a 6th century Peruvian hill carving that appears to depict an alien-like figure.
It's theorised that local inhabitants carved these messages into the floor to signal to aliens that they valued their visits.
But the carvings are just as likely to have been messages to ancient Peruvian Gods.
The Madonna with Saint Giovannino, 15th Century
In this painting, Italian Renaissance artist Domenico Ghirlandaio depicts Mary mother of Jesus looking down on two children.
The artwork hangs in the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Italy.
To the right of Mary's head, a strange flying object can be seen in the background, which some UFO hunters think is an alien spacecraft.
A Shepard can be seen shielding his eyes from the sun as he points toward it.
The object is interesting to conspiracy theorists because it has no other context in the painting.
UFO conspiracy theorists CoolInterestingStuff discuss a possible reading: 'Upon closer inspection, the man seems to be looking away from the UFO, behind him and over his shoulder.
'Or, more likely, the notably out of place object may be imagined floating above the ground between them.'
From either perspective, could Mary be seen as blocking the two babies from the flying saucer’s view?'
But art experts say that artwork of this era often depicted clouds shining divine lights as religious symbols.
They suggest that in the case of Madonna with Saint Giovannino, this common biblical symbolism has been misread.
G@y and Proud. Hom0phobic Big0ts should be ashamed of their religious hom0phobia. Religion is pois0n[CN]
开心啊,骄傲啊。害怕同性恋的盲信者也该为他们的这种主意感到羞愧。宗教就是毒药啊。
Most rightists believe in aliens and that the moon landings were fake, there are spoons on Mars, science is a scam, evolution is false and the Earth is flat. And hollow.[CN]
很多右翼人士相信,外星人和月球登录都是假的。什么火星上有汤匙啊,科学就是骗局,进化论是扯淡,地球是平的等等这些玩意。还有黑洞...
The only person I know that believes in aliens (this is completely true) is my Swedish friend. He started smoking a lot of 'things' and was 100% convinced. Drove his wife and everyone else mad with it. They are now sadly divorced and he has printed his own business cards as he is a 'medium' to the 'other world'. Also believes in conspiracies to do with gm crops and a host of other things. You could simplify it and say he was smoking a lot of something known to cause paranoia and is now displaying all the characteristics of it. Im just saying. Thats all. There might be something, but to beleive without evidence...mmmmm[CN]
我认识的唯一一个相信外星人存在的人(这是真的)是个瑞典朋友。他吸收了很多意见,然后被说服了。他妻子和其他人都被他气疯了。他们现在已离婚,他呢,打印出了自己的名片,他就是连通另一个世界的媒介。他还信阴谋论,与转基因作物相关的,或者其他东西。你可以简单理解,他的确吸纳不少东西,以致成为偏执狂,然后现在把这些全都表现出来了。只是说说。就这么多了。有人东西,没有证据也一样可以相信的。
If Clinton had been elected she had said that she would release top secret files about this sort of thing. I think she should still do it.[CN]
希拉里当选的话,她说过会将这些内容的高级文件透露的。我觉得她还是改这么做的
OK, people do realise that these paintings were created, and these painters existed, centuraries after the events that are told in their paintings. To make it easier for you I will give you a clue.....THEY WEREN'T THERE!!![CN]
好的,人们意识到这些画画都是创造出来的,这些画家是存在的。几百年过后,这些事就记录在绘画中。这些事本就不存在
A real 'tin-hat' extravaganza and a load of ignorant rubbish. Alien hunters rank with ghost hunters. The slightest bit of 'evidence' becomes reality. Immature or plain stupid or both.[CN]
又是一个哗众取宠的夸张文章,明显就是一堆无知的垃圾。外星猎人就跟恶鬼猎者没什么两样。这些小小的证据变成现实了。不成熟,或者说傻逼,或者两者都有
I don't understand the premise. These are pictures not painted from life, so how can they depict aliens at the scene? Unless of course there is a 'conspiracy' with regard to the dating and the artist. Perhaps the artists were aliens who bought the paintings into the future? Well its as good a crackpot theory as the rest of them.[CN]
表示前提看不懂。这些图画都是从现实生活画来的,为什么他们可以在场景中画出外星人呢?除非有阴谋吧,考虑到艺术家和他的时代。也许艺术家是外星人买了这幅画,预告未来?好吧,这个说法跟其他的狂想家理论差不多
Already debunked by Chris White (an EX UFO Gods enthusiast who looked closer). Seriously, look it up. Ancient Aliens is a massive money spinning author scam and 'Debunked' is an eye opener exposing outright lies.[CN]
已经被Chris White揭穿过了(前不明飞行物神学狂热分子,他看的更接近事实)说真的,好好看看。古代外星人是这些大把骗钱的作家编造的,被明眼人揭露了是个绝对的谎言