why is Jesus usually wearing red and blue when artists drew him?

I noticed recently that in many art works Jesus Christ in drawn wearing red and blue, is there a reason for this?

Kate2011-06-02T16:11:44Z

Favorite Answer

Tradition. Somebody started it and the rest followed suit.

Vince2011-06-02T23:12:01Z

People are more willing to pray to someone who wears primary colors.
If Jesus was wearing pink and lavender, he'd have few followers.

The Seven Colours Of The Bow...2011-06-02T23:12:26Z

Because that is what the male model who posed for the painting was wearing.

Anonymous2011-06-02T23:13:53Z

Also white....According to the Mormons, he was the first Jew to come to America.