Heidelberg Student Prison: Digital Catalogue with Over 2,000 Images

Over 2,000 paintings and graffiti adorn the walls and ceilings of the historical
Over 2,000 paintings and graffiti adorn the walls and ceilings of the historical student prison of Heidelberg University | © Heidelberg University - Communications and Marketing

The paintings in the student prison are freely accessible online along with comprehensive background information

Scenes from student life, caricatures, mysterious signs - over 2,000 paintings and graffiti adorn the walls and ceilings of the historical student prison of Heidelberg University. They stem from students who were locked up there for committing an offence. It is now possible to retrieve not only the images themselves but also a wealth of background information on the individual objects - including details on their creators or their date of origin. ...

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