Early depictions of Christ as the Good Shepherd show him as a simple peasant, but after the Church became official and acquired wealth, he is depicted in the royal purple cloth of emperors.

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Early Christian art depicted Christ as a humble shepherd, but as Christianity became the state religion and gained wealth, artistic representations evolved to show him in more regal attire, reflecting the Church's elevated status.

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