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The Shroud has been scrutinized for its peculiar negative image, which contrasts starkly against the backdrop of the cloth. The image appears to be that of a crucified man, marked by the signs of torture and bodily suffering. Despite having faced burn damage and other forms of deterioration, the most striking aspect of the Shroud is its photographic negative quality—an astonishing feat considering that photography did not exist when the Shroud was purportedly created.