Ten essential works of art to see in Dresden

Ten Essential Works of Art to See in Dresden

Dresden, once regarded as Germany's most beautiful city, was heavily damaged during World War II. However, the city's Baroque legacy has been rekindled in the historic centre.

Before the war, Dresden was marked by Baroque silhouettes and filled with cherished collections of fine and applied arts. The Allied air raids of February 1945 left the city in ruins, earning it a reputation as Germany's most decimated metropolis.

After decades of rebuilding, Dresden has regained its status as a Kunststadt – a city of art. The city's art is predominantly concentrated in the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden (SKD), which comprises 15 museums reflecting the tastes and tendencies of Saxony's House of Wettin, who reigned from the 15th century until 1918.

The SKD features an array of notable works, including a carved cherry pit and Jan van Eyck's only known surviving drawing.

Here are the works not to miss in the German art hub
Author's summary: Discover Dresden's top art works.

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