Les Mâchoires Grotesques des Nobles des Habsbourg - Mâchoire des Habsbourg (Habsburg Jaw)
La « mâchoire des Habsbourg », également appelée prognathisme mandibulaire, était une caractéristique faciale distinctive de nombreux membres de la famille royale des Habsbourg d'Europe. On pense que cette condition résulte d’une consanguinité fréquente au sein de la dynastie. Il se distinguait par la mâchoire inférieure proéminente.
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The Habsburg dynasty was one of the most powerful European families,
reigning over different territories and kingdoms from 1282 to 1918,
since its throne in Austria.
But beyond power and influence,
they are also known for a specific physical feature.
The Habsburg jaw, or mandibular prognathism,
describes a lower jaw more prominent than the normal.
This phenomenon was very common among the Habsburgs
and can be found on many portraits of the family over the centuries.
But why was this feature so common among the Habsburgs?
The answer lies in the mixed marriages between the family members.
To maintain power and influence within the family,
the Habsburgs often married each other,
with cousins or even uncles and nieces.
The Habsburg jaw was transmitted from generation to generation.
According to studies, the greater the deformation of an individual's jaw,
the closer the blood relationship between the parents is.
Due to the great influence of the Habsburg house,
with marriages with members of other European royal houses,
the malformation won over other European royal houses,
especially Spain.
Portraits of King Philip IV and his son Charles II of Spain
show how the genetic flaws of the Habsburgs spread throughout Europe.
The Habsburg jaw visually reminds us of the dangers of consanguinity
and reveals how social and political trends can shape human physiognomy.