Berlin-Tegel - Long-hidden painting in prison church restored
During the restoration of the Tegel prison church, a wall painting more than 100 years old has been discovered. It is a neo-Gothic curtain painting showing crosses and floral patterns, as Berlin's real estate management (BIM) announced on Tuesday. The restorers were made aware of the hidden painting through archive documents. The painting is dated to 1904.
With the help of so-called search sections, the experts located the painting on the east wall - where the altar and organ are also located. According to the experts, the paintings were in good condition but needed to be refreshed.
The managing director of the Berlin BIM, Birgit Möhring, described the search for the paintings as a "treasure hunt". "We always come across surprises, especially when renovating listed buildings, and when they are as special as in the prison church at Tegel Prison, it's a real highlight."
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The restoration process in the Tegel prison church also unveiled another form of art from the same era - a mural painting on the church's west wall. This mural, featuring historical scenes and famous figures from Berlin's past, is now being carefully restored.
The hidden art discovery in the church adds a significant historical dimension to the neighborhood of Berlin-Tegel, highlighting the area's rich cultural heritage.
The restored mural painting in the church is not the only historical art piece in Berlin. The Berlin Cathedral, for instance, houses a collection of ornate altarpieces and stunning stained-glass windows, which serve as testaments to the city's artistic past.
Source: www.stern.de
