Provenance Research in the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
Works of art are sold, auctioned, given away, inherited, lent – and sometimes confiscated, stolen or looted. Provenance research is concerned with the biography of the objects. Learn about the turbulent history behind selected paintings.
WELCOME
DIRECTIONS 1
Cross the Hall of Antiquities and go to the first floor. You will find the first exhibit of this tour in room 108 in a large wall display case.
The Beheading of Saint Reparata
Daddi, Bernardo (1295-1348) | Painter
DIRECTIONS 2
The next exhibit is in room 109.
The Virgin and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist
Previtali, Andrea (1480-1528) | Painter
DIRECTIONS 3
Pass through two cabinets. In room 112 you will find the next exhibit.
Portrait of a Gentleman
Campi, Giulio (1507-1572) attributed to | Painter
DIRECTIONS 4
The next step is on the first floor. Go to room 116 and keep to the left. Cross the red main hall and climb the stairs in the tribuna. The next exhibit is in room 209.
Temple of Vesta in Tivoli
Hackert, Jakob Philipp (1737-1807) | Painter
DIRECTIONS 5
You will find the next exhibit in room 210.
The Art Discussion
Schenau, Johann Eleazar (1737-1806) | Painter
Schenau, Johann Eleazar (1737-1806) | Person(s) shown
Graff, Anton (1737-1806) | Person(s) shown
Fritsch, Thomas von, Freiherr (1737-1806) | Person(s) shown
Zingg, Adrian (1737-1806) | Person(s) shown
Hagedorn, Christian Ludwig von (1737-1806) | Person(s) shown
DIRECTIONS 6
The next exhibit is right next to it.
"Caroussel Comique". Entertainments in the Zwinger 1722
Thiele, Johann Alexander (1685-1752) | Painter
DIRECTIONS 7
Now go to room 211.
Still-Life with Two Calves’ Heads
Paudiß, Christopher (c. 1625-before 1666) | Painter
DIRECTIONS 8
In the same room you will also find the next exhibit on our tour. Just walk a little to the right.
A Hajduk with tall hat
Paudiß, Christopher (c. 1625-before 1666) | Painter
DIRECTIONS 9
We continue in room 213.
Portrait of a Man
Cranach der Jüngere, Lucas (1515-1586) | Painter
Cranach der Ältere, Lucas (1515-1586) | Painter
DIRECTIONS 10
Take the stairs back up to the first floor. Cross the corner room and keep to the right in room 126. The next exhibit is waiting for you in room 129.
Rembrandt and Saskia in the Parable of the Prodigal Son
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-1669) | Painter
Uylenburgh, Saskia van (1606-1669) | Person(s) shown
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-1669) | Person(s) shown
DIRECTIONS 11
The last exhibit on our tour is in room number 130.
Portrait of a Woman with Braided Blond Hair
Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640) Workshop | Painter
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