Skulpturensammlung Dresden

The Skulpturensammlung exhibits sculptures spanning five millennia, from classical antiquity through Renaissance, Baroque, Expressionism, to modern art in the Albertinum building.

Augustus, Elector of Saxony, established the museum in 1560, which received substantial artifacts from Rome in 1729 for display in the Großer Garten palace.

The collection features works by prominent sculptors including Polycletus, Giambologna, Permoser, Rodin, and Lehmbruck, representing various artistic movements and techniques.

Visitors can access both sections of the collection at the Zwinger, displaying works until 1800, and the Albertinum, showcasing pieces from 1800 onwards.

The museum houses one of the oldest antique collections outside Italy, with artifacts surviving World War II and returning from the Soviet Union in 1958.

Location: Dresden

Inception: 1560

Founders: Augustus, Elector of Saxony

Official opening: 1560

Part of: Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden

Website: https://skulpturensammlung.skd.museum

GPS coordinates: 51.05195,13.74416

Latest update: March 4, 2025 20:37