Einstein fountain (Einstein-Brunnen)

The cast bronze sculpture, on the grounds of the historical arsenal, was made by Jürgen Goertz from Sinsheim in 1984 and consists of three elements: the rocket body represents technology, conquering space and the atomic threat. A large snail’s shell sits on the rostrum, representing nature, wisdom and scepticism towards man’s control of technology. Einstein’s head, with impish eyes and his tongue stuck out facetiously, emerges from the snail’s shell.