Aside from the slight difference in hairstyle, the painted figure and the real person look virtually identical.

While some of these figures are placed in vaguely historical controls, others are depicted against a plain background.

Polish artist Damian Lechoszest paints exquisite oil portraits.

Oil Portrait Paintings by Damian Lechoszest

Each portrait bears a striking resemblance to its original model.

Oil Portrait Paintings by Damian Lechoszest

Oil Portrait Paintings by Damian Lechoszest

Oil Portrait Paintings by Damian Lechoszest

Oil Portrait Paintings by Damian Lechoszest

Oil Portrait Paintings by Damian Lechoszest

Oil Portrait Paintings by Damian Lechoszest

Oil Portrait Paintings by Damian Lechoszest

Oil Portrait Paintings by Damian Lechoszest

Oil Portrait Paintings by Damian Lechoszest

Oil Portrait Paintings by Damian Lechoszest

Oil Portrait Paintings by Damian Lechoszest

Oil Portrait Paintings by Damian Lechoszest

Oil Portrait Paintings by Damian Lechoszest

Oil Portrait Paintings by Damian Lechoszest

Oil Portrait Paintings by Damian Lechoszest

Oil Portrait Paintings by Damian Lechoszest