Typically Kaufbeuren!
A virtual tour through the exhibition of Protestant reverse glass paintings and their context
By BAYERN TOURISMUS Marketing GmbH
Kaufbeuren Town Museum
Die Dreifaltigkeitskirche (1823) by BachschmidOriginal Source: Stadtmuseum Kaufbeuren
Typically Kaufbeuren!
Religious disputes and a blooming textiles industry characterized the time that these Protestant reverse glass paintings were made. These aspects are highlighted in the exhibition rooms around the reverse glass paintings.
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Zero tolerance
The disputes between different denominations of the church are brought to life here in items from both the Protestant and Catholic communities in Kaufbeuren from the 16th to 19th centuries.
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Denominations on glass
A selection of around 40 reverse glass paintings show the variety and specific characteristics of this artform as it developed in Kaufbeuren.
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A material success story
Until 2005, Kaufbeuren was a key location for the textiles industry. The history of this industry stretches a long way back and leaves its trace in the shape of a number of interesting artefacts.
Spes (Hoffnung) (1740/1790)Original Source: Stadtmuseum Kaufbeuren
Discover Kaufbeuren's history!
Text and photos: Kaufbeuren Town Museum
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