The true face of Ludwig van Beethoven has been revealed – almost 200 years after his death.

Scientists created the first-ever 3D reconstruction of the treasured composer’s head by analysing his skull, which may have confirmed long-running depictions of him as an unsmiling man with an unkempt appearance.

According to the new model, he had an icy stare, with dark green eyes and a wavy, grey, thinning hair.