Overview
- Museum officials say there is no confirmed link between the painting and the video, though side‑by‑side comparisons show clear resemblance.
- Staff led a presentation that connected Shakespeare’s Ophelia, Jugendstil context, and Swift’s visual reference points for a largely young audience.
- Costumed visitors were admitted free, and staff joined fans in publicly inviting Taylor Swift to Wiesbaden with the chant, “Taylor, come to Wiesbaden!”
- The crowd swell has lasted for weeks, with thousands visiting since early October and about 1,000 people on Saturday alone, according to the museum.
- The institution is preparing for sustained interest by relocating the painting for better access, adding a media station, and scheduling further events.