He’s widely regarded as one of the most handsome men in the world.
But David Beckham‘s iconic look has been transformed by an artist, who has given him the ‘perfect face’ – based on science.
José Antonio Saliba overlaid a face anatomy mask on an image of the footballer and edited his facial features to fit the template designed by the Golden Ratio.
The Golden Ratio is a mathematical equation devised in ancient Greece to determine ‘physical perfection’ by comparing measurements, ratios and symmetry.
The finished project shows Beckham with sharper eyebrows, higher cheekbones, a smaller forehead and perkier eyes.
However, not everyone is impressed with the result.
Commenting on the video, one user said: ‘Original face is better than your perfect one,’ while another quipped: ‘U made him a less perfect Beckham.’
So, do you think the footballer looks more or less attractive?
José Antonio Saliba overlaid a face anatomy mask on an image of the footballer and edited his facial features to fit the template designed by the Golden Ratio
Over the last three decades, Beckham has regularly featured on lists of the most handsome men in the world.
For example, he was named PEOPLE magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2015.
‘I never feel that I’m an attractive, sexy person,’ Beckham said at the time.
To see just how good looking Beckham really is, artist José Antonio Saliba turned to the ‘golden ratio’ – a mathematical formula devised in ancient Greece to determine ‘physical perfection’ by comparing measurements, ratios and symmetry.
During the Renaissance, artists and architects used the equation, also known as Phi, as an aid during the creation of their masterpieces.
Scientists have since adapted the mathematical formula, which equates to 1/1.618, to explain what makes a person beautiful.
The length and the width of someone’s face is measured and then the results are divided.
Measurements are then taken from the forehead hairline to the spot between the eyes, from the spot between the eyes and the bottom of the nose and from the bottom of the nose to the bottom of the chin.
Unsurprisingly, Beckham’s face (pictured before, left, and after, right) did not change much at all when the golden ratio was applied
Meanwhile, other suggested that the new face resembled that of another footballer – Rodrigo De Paul
A person is considered to be more beautiful if the numbers are equal.
Unsurprisingly, Beckham’s face did not change much at all when the golden ratio was applied.
His eyebrows appear to be slightly higher and thicker, while his eyes are marginally less hooded and his nose is more symmetrical.
However, it seems most fans prefer his natural looks.
Commenting on the video, one user said: ‘Bro is already perfect.’
Another added: ‘Nothing Is perfect. The perfect imperfection is more interesting.’
And one joked: ‘Before vs before.’
Meanwhile, other suggested that the new face resembled that of another footballer.
‘From david beckham to Rodrigo De Paul,’ one user wrote, while another said: ‘David Beckham turned to rodrigo de paul.’
What is the golden ratio?
The ‘golden ratio’ is a mathematical formula devised in ancient Greece to determine ‘physical perfection’ by comparing measurements, ratios and symmetry.
During the Renaissance, artists and Architects used the equation, also known as Phi, as an aid during the creation of their masterpieces.
Scientists have since adapted the mathematical formula, which equates to 1/1.618, to explain what makes a person beautiful.
The length and the width of someone’s face is measured and then the results are divided.
Measurements are then taken from the forehead hairline to the spot between the eyes, from the spot between the eyes and the bottom of the nose and from the bottom of the nose to the bottom of the chin.
A person is considered to be more beautiful if the numbers are equal. Attention is then given to the symmetry and proportion of the face.
George Clooney and supermodel Bella Hadid score highly using the formula.
A person is considered to be more beautiful if the numbers are equal. Attention is then given to the symmetry and proportion of the face. George Clooney and supermodel Bella Hadid score highly using the formula
