Spendhaus, Cultural heritage monument in Reutlingen, Germany
Spendhaus is a six-story half-timbered building with a stone ground floor and vaulted basement located in Reutlingen. It now houses an art museum displaying an extensive collection of prints, paintings, and drawings from multiple artistic periods.
The building was erected in 1518 as a grain storage facility and survived the major city fire of 1726 that destroyed much of Reutlingen. Its original purpose as a warehouse shaped its structure and role in the town for centuries.
The building houses an art museum focused on print techniques, and visitors can see how different artistic periods are represented through its collections. The space draws people interested in studying and experiencing printmaking as a living artistic tradition.
The museum occupies the fourth floor and is accessible during regular opening hours. Visitors should note that the building has steep stairs, so plan accordingly when exploring the different levels.
The museum focuses strongly on woodcut art and displays works by artists such as Wilhelm Laage and HAP Grieshaber. This collection offers insight into a medium that was once considered a craft tradition and has regained contemporary interest.
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