Notably, its extant dedicatory inscription, commemorating the founding of the abbey in 1119, was created by printing and is a unique document of medieval typography.

[1] The monastery is situated on the western edge of the town of Regensburg and was founded in 1119 by Bishop Otto I of Bamberg as a Benedictine abbey.

His name has not survived, but on the basis of this work he is known in art history as the "Erminold Master".

From the 1130s to the 1160s, the librarian, archivist and treasurer of Prüfening was Wolfger, who also wrote historical and biographical works.

The buildings were sold, and since 1899 have been in the possession of the Princes of Thurn und Taxis.