[1] It is dedicated to the work of Horst Janssen, the draftsman, etcher, lithographer, wood engraver, poster artist and illustrator.
[2][3] The Horst-Janssen-Museum was opened in 2000, showing 1,800 pieces from the collection of the couple Carin and Carl Vogel.
[citation needed] In 1995, the Oldenburg entrepreneur Hüppe acquired the Janssen collection for 1.5 million DM.
Changing exhibitions show works of artists that influenced Janssen, such as Goya, Rembrandt, and Egon Schiele.
[citation needed] The Claus Hüppe Foundation awards at regular intervals the Horst Janssen Print Prize.