Graffiti in the prison of the town of Picón (1)

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The model showcases preserved graffiti from the Picón prison in Ciudad Real, Spain. The jail's cells were situated on the ground floor of the City Hall and date back to the sixteenth century, making it one of the few remaining examples in La Mancha. On its walls, prisoners left behind numerous graffiti featuring deer, crosses, buildings, hearts, and other designs. This prison was in operation until the nineteenth century when Spain's judicial system underwent significant changes. A 3D model was created using Reality Capture technology with 183 images. Additional processing involved Geomagic Wrap, Zbrush, Substance Designer, and Blender. References: López-Menchero, V.M., et al. (2020): "Medieval and Modern Prison Graffiti in Ciudad Real Province: A Comparative Study," in From Disciplinary Controls to Security Controls: Proceedings of the II International Congress on the History of Prisons and Punitive Institutions, pp. 37-54.