Who painted Flusslandschaft mit Fischern?

Flusslandschaft mit Fischern was painted by Johann Alexander Thiele in 1720.

Where can I see Flusslandschaft mit Fischern?

Flusslandschaft mit Fischern is held by Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.

What movement is Flusslandschaft mit Fischern?

Flusslandschaft mit Fischern is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Flusslandschaft mit Fischern

Johann Alexander Thiele , 1720

Flusslandschaft mit Fischern is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Johann Alexander Thiele. It dates from 1720 and is held in the collection of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.

About this work

Overview

Johann Alexander Thiele’s 1720 oil painting, titled *Flusslandschaft mit Fischern*, is part of the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister. The work presents a calm river scene populated by anglers, framed by distant trees and rolling hills, and exemplifies early‑18th‑century German landscape art.

Subject & Meaning

The composition centers on a group of figures engaged in fishing along the riverbank, suggesting a leisurely, communal activity set within nature. The tranquil atmosphere, reinforced by the gentle flow of water and the soft horizon, conveys an idealized vision of rural life and the harmonious relationship between people and their environment.

Technique & Style

Thiele employs a nuanced handling of light and shadow, juxtaposing bright sunlit areas with deeper, cooler tones to model forms and suggest depth. This chiaroscuro effect creates a three‑dimensional feel, while the restrained palette and delicate brushwork reflect the Baroque sensibility prevalent in German landscape painting of the period.

History & Provenance

Created in 1720, the painting entered the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister’s holdings at an unspecified later date, where it remains on display. Its attribution to Thiele is supported by stylistic analysis and archival records linking the work to the artist’s known output during his mature phase.