Almost 200 years after Beethoven's death, designers have created an accurate 3D model of his face for the first time (6 photos)

Almost two centuries after the death of Ludwig van Beethoven, descendants have reconstructed the true face of the German genius — and it turned out to be as stern as his reputation.





The composer has always been associated with a gloomy look and unfriendly character, and his portraits traditionally depicted him as sullen and silent. Now, Brazilian graphic designer Cicero Morais has presented the first scientific reconstruction of Beethoven's appearance, made on the basis of a skull.

A 3D model of the legendary composer Ludwig van Beethoven's appearance has appeared online for the first time. Beethoven









Designer Cicero Morazes used historical photographs of the skull taken in 1863 and measurement data for the work 1888. Based on these materials, he created a three-dimensional model, to which he added the thickness of soft tissues based on average European data, modeled the nose and general contours of the face. After creating the "objective" face, Morazes added hairstyle and clothing, focusing on the famous portrait of Beethoven by Joseph Karl Stieler. For detailing, he used AI tools.

By the way, this is what Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart looked like





Morais made his 3D model in January. And he certainly turned out to be much more cheerful in appearance.