The visitors cant touch the original paintings themselves but an extremely high-resolution 3-dimensional replica of each painting.

The process begins with a high-resolution photo of the painting.

The employees at Durero select textures and features that make sense to enhance for the blind.

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Then a chemical method is applied that gives volume to the initially flat elements.

The exhibition will run until June 28.

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