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prometheus
The prometheus digital image archive makes collections from research institutes and museums searchable through one interface.
About prometheus
prometheus is a distributed digital image archive that makes databases from institutes, research facilities, and museums searchable through a common interface. It covers over 135 databases with more than 4,176,000 records from art, culture, and history. It is based at the Institute of Art History of the University of Cologne and supported by the non-profit association prometheus e.V. The site also publishes a weekly image series and news about collections, and provides log in and sign up options.
Key features
- Search over 135 databases through a common interface
- Access more than 4,176,000 art, culture, history records
- Browse collections from institutes, research facilities, and museums
- View weekly image series on artists and themes
- Follow news and blog updates on collections
- Log in or sign up for account access
Best for: Researchers and students who need images from art, culture, and history collections.
Good for
- Single interface for over 135 separate databases
- More than 4,176,000 records listed
- Based at the University of Cologne with non-profit support
prometheus at a glance
- Website
- prometheus-bildarchiv.de
- Category
- Research & Data › Open Data & Datasets
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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