The Old Testament contains pictures of the coming Christ. These types and shadows prefigure the Lord Jesus. Consider the example of Queen Esther.

Both Jesus and Esther were beautiful
Both Jesus and Esther were compasionate
Both Jesus and Esther were intercessors
Both Jesus and Esther saved their people
Both Jesus and Esther defeated evil
Both Jesus and Esther were willing to sacrifice themselves (but only Jesus actually laid His life down)