Letter of Publius Lentulus, governor of Judea (the predecessor of Pilate) which describes the features of Jesus Christ to the Emperor of Rome, translated from Latin is kept by the Lords Cesarini of Rome.

I have heard, o Caesar, that you want to know what I am now narrating to you : there is a man, who lives of great virtue, named Jesus Christ, by the people is called a prophet and his followers say he is divine, and that he is the son of God the Creator of heaven and earth, and all the things that are in it and are made. Indeed, Caesar, every day we hear wonderful things of this Christ he raises the dead and heals the sick with just one word. He is a man of the right size, is very beautiful in appearance; and has MAJESTY IN HIS FACE, and those who look at him are forced to love and fear him. He has brown hair the color of ripe nuts, lying down to the ears and from the ears to the shoulders they are the color of the earth but more shiny.

He has in the middle of the forehead parted hair like the Nazarenes, HIS FACE IS WITHOUT WRINKLES OR SPOTS and is accompanied by a modest color. The nostrils and lips can not be taken by anyone with reason: the beard is thick and like his hair, not very long, but divided in half. His look is very scary and serious: his eyes are like the rays of the sun and no one can look at him for his splendor, and when he warns he is amiable and cheerful with gravity. They say that nobody has ever seen him laugh, but rather weep. His hands and arms are very beautiful and in conversation he satisfies many but he is rarely seen, and when he is seen he looks very modest in appearance and is the most handsome man you can imagine, just like his mother which is the youngest that is ever seen in these parts. But if you Majesty, Caesar, wishes to see him as your Majesty wrote in previous letters, let me know that I will immediately send him. With his knowledge he astonishes the city of Jerusalem. He has never studied with any, yet he knows all the sciences, walks barefoot, without anything on his head, many laugh at seeing him, but in his presence speaking with him they tremble and are astonished. They say such a man was never seen nor heard in these parts. In truth, what the Jews say, is that they never heard of such advices, so great doctrine, as taught by this Christ and that many of the Jews believe he is divine and believe him and many others sue him to me, saying that he is against your Majesty, o Caesar. It is said that he had never displeased with any person, but so well, all those who have tried him, say that they have received benefits and healing.

But to you Majesty, Caesar, to your obedience I am more than ready: when you command it will be executed.
From Jerusalem, seventh Convocation, eleventh moon, to your Majesty faithful and obedient.
Publius Lentulus

the picture of Jesus is a photography taken at San Gimigliano Sanctuary the 4th February 1988 around 11.45 by a citizen of Gimigliano.