Rembrandt and Saskia in the parable of the Prodigal Son
Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
c. 1635
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13 works across 1 institution
Dresden's Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister holds 13 works by Rembrandt (1606–1669) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.
Rembrandt's handling of light and shadow is the great achievement of Northern European painting, and it is above all a physical achievement — thick impasto highlights built up from layers of glaze, darkness that seems to breathe. Standing in front of a major Rembrandt self-portrait is one of the defining experiences of looking at Western art.
Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
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The Gemäldegalerie holds one of Europe's finest collections of Old Master painting — over 1,700 works spanning the 13th to 18th centuries, with particular strength in Dutch and Flemish masters. The building is purpose-built and easy to navigate; allow at least three hours.
Bust of a Young Woman Smiling, possibly Saskia van Uylenburgh
Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
c. 1633
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Portrait of Willem Burggraeff, husband of Maertgen van Bilderbeecq
Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
c. 1633
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Planning your visit to Dresden
Dresden's Staatliche Kunstsammlungen is one of Europe's finest museum collections, housed across multiple venues in the historic Altstadt. The Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister and the Grünes Gewölbe are the jewels of the collection. Most venues offer reduced admission on Wednesdays.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.