Who painted Pirna from Kopitz?

Pirna from Kopitz was painted by Bernardo Bellotto in 1753.

Where can I see Pirna from Kopitz?

Pirna from Kopitz is held by Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.

What movement is Pirna from Kopitz?

Pirna from Kopitz is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Pirna from Kopitz

Bernardo Bellotto , 1753

Pirna from Kopitz is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Bernardo Bellotto. It dates from 1753 and is held in the collection of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.

About this work

Overview

Bernardo Bellotto’s oil painting, dated 1753, presents a view of the town of Pirna as seen from the nearby village of Kopitz. The composition centers on a tranquil river that mirrors the surrounding architecture and foliage, while two figures with a dog occupy the foreground, suggesting everyday activity along the banks.

Subject & Meaning

The work captures a peaceful riverside landscape, emphasizing the harmonious relationship between the built environment and nature. By including the fishermen and their dog, Bellotto introduces a narrative element that underscores the ordinary life of the region’s inhabitants within a broader, idyllic setting.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil, the painting demonstrates Bellotto’s precise handling of light and shadow, with a warm sunlit glow suffusing the town and its environs. The reflective water surface and meticulous architectural details reveal the artist’s commitment to realism and his skill in rendering atmospheric effects.

History & Provenance

Created in the mid‑18th century, the canvas has been part of the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister in Dresden. Its acquisition reflects the museum’s focus on works that document Central European urban landscapes of the period.

Context

Bellotto, a noted vedutista and the nephew of Canaletto, was renowned for his detailed cityscapes that served both artistic and documentary purposes. This painting fits within his series of German town views, produced during his tenure as court painter for the Saxon electors, and contributes to the visual record of Pirna’s 18th‑century appearance.

Artist & collection

Artist

Bernardo Bellotto

Bernardo Bellotto, was an Italian urban landscape painter or vedutista, and printmaker in etching famous for his vedute of European cities – Dresden, Vienna, Turin, and Warsaw.