Old Masters Picture Gallery and Sculpture Collection up to 1800
Spanning three floors, the Albertinum features a dense network of high-quality paintings ranging from the Late Middle Ages to the Enlightenment, illuminating individual themes, genres, artistic movements, and techniques. Artists from various countries such as Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Germany, France, England, and Switzerland converge here, providing a multifaceted overview of European painting. The presentation of the sculpture collection underscores the significance of ancient sculpture for the art of the Renaissance and Baroque periods, both in painting and sculpture. The spatial proximity to the exhibition rooms of the Old Masters Picture Gallery (Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister) vividly demonstrates how much sculpture and painting have influenced each other over the centuries.
Address
Zwinger
Theaterplatz 1
01067 Dresden
Opening hours
Tuesday to Sunday 10 am to 6 pm
3.10.2024 / 31.10.2024 / 20.11.2024 10 am to 6 pm
24.12.2024 10 am to 2 pm
31.12.2024 10 am to 4 pm
1.1.2025 12 pm to 6 pm
Extras
- audio guide
- guided tours
- café
- shop
- limited disabled access
- accessible restroom
Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden/Jürgen Karpinski
Isabel Noack
The Marvellous in the Art and Craft of the Ancients – Masterpieces of Ancient Vase Art
Ancient Masterpieces and the Fascination of Their Myths
The special exhibition The Marvellous in the Art and Craft of the Ancients – Masterpieces of Ancient Vase Art features approximately 80 selected ceramic works from Greece and Southern Italy. Dating from the 6th to the 4th century BC, these pieces provide insights into the decorative art of potters who immortalised ancient myths in intricate and vivid detail on the vessels.
Highlights and Activities
The exhibition invites visitors to closely examine the artistic imagery of the vases and their diverse representations. Engaging guided tours, interactive art discussions, and a creative family programme deepen the exhibition themes and offer insights into the use and significance of ancient vases.
Visitor Information
Special Exhibition: The Marvellous in the Art and Craft of the Ancients – Masterpieces of Ancient Vase Art
Location: Sempergalerie in the Zwinger
Dates: until 4 May 2025
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am–6pm
Correggios rinascita
A Renaissance of the Masterpiece The Madonna of Saint Sebastian
At the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden (SKD), the iconic work The Madonna of Saint Sebastian (c. 1524) by Antonio Allegri, known as Correggio, is the focal point of a captivating public restoration project. Until the end of 2025, visitors have the opportunity to observe the conservators in the glass-fronted studio and gain insights into the intricate work involved in restoring this significant artwork. The project aims to stabilise the damaged painting and restore the original vibrancy and detail of Correggio’s masterpiece.
The restoration of the painting offers both direct observation and a profound look into the painting techniques and causes of damage. In addition, the studio displays restored Italian masterpieces, including Giulio Romano’s Madonna with the Wash Basin and Cima da Conegliano’s Blessing Christ. This exhibition shines a light on Correggio, one of the most important Renaissance artists, whose work is often less well-known than that of his contemporaries.
Visitor Information
Special Exhibition: Correggio’s Rinascita
Location: Old Masters Picture Gallery
Dates: until 31 December 2025
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am–6pm, closed on Mondays
Note: Conservators work mainly from Tuesday to Friday in the glass-fronted studio.