Death Mask : Usage Through the Middle Ages

The history of modern death mask usage in Western cultures can be traced back to the Middle Ages. During this period, there was a shift away from the sculpted death mask to the death mask made of wax or plaster. These death masks were originally used in funeral ceremonies, but were not interred with the dead. After the funeral, they were later kept in libraries, museums, universities, and private collections.

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