Remembering History: William Shakespeare: In 1842, a death mask was found in a little shop in Darmstadt, Germany. It is 99.9% certain to be that of William Shakespeare. The mask bears the year 1616 (Shakespeare died on April 23, 1616) with features such as the writer’s high forehead, prominent nose and beard.

William Shakespeare: In 1842, a death mask was found in a little shop in Darmstadt, Germany. It is 99.9% certain to be that of William Shakespeare. The mask bears the year 1616 (Shakespeare died on April 23, 1616) with features such as the writer’s high forehead, prominent nose and beard.

William Shakespeare: In 1842, a death mask was found in a little shop in Darmstadt, Germany. It is 99.9% certain to be that of William Shakespeare. The mask bears the year 1616 (Shakespeare died on April 23, 1616) with features such as the writer’s high forehead, prominent nose and beard.