12.01.2026

IN.IDEA Graph Framework released

We have published the blueprint for our future graph architecture for describing depictions on coins and modeling uncertainty.

For our iconographic thesaurus, which is currently under development, we require a high-performance architecture capable of handling a wide range of complex iconographic descriptions. Furthermore, to address the challenge of interpretative uncertainty, we decided to create a custom-built solution. IN.IDEA (Imagines Nummorum: Iconographical Definitional Epistemological Architecture) is open-source software based on established Neo4j property graph technology and features a modular design. Its abstract core can be easily expanded with modules for specific material groups — such as vases, in addition to coins. 

We invite the community to explore IN.IDEA and welcome anyone interested to contact us directly.

Author: Jan Köster