Love and suffering between Elbe sandstone and chalk cliffs - picture lecture

Historical picture lecture on Caspar David Friedrich

On the occasion of the 250th anniversary of his birth, historian Andrea Bigge takes you into the world of the great Romantic painter Caspar David Friedrich with postcards, photos and paintings of the most beautiful views of the rocky world of Saxon Switzerland and the Baltic Sea island of Rügen. Immerse yourself in the picturesque landscapes that inspired Friedrich and let yourself be touched by the fascinating connection between love and suffering in his life. This visual journey through Friedrich's works offers a glimpse not only of the breathtaking natural scenery that characterized his paintings, but also of the personal relationships and emotional highs and lows captured in his paintings. Experience Romanticism in its purest form and discover how the artist masterfully captured the beauty and melancholy between the Elbe sandstone and chalk cliffs. A unique lecture that allows you to experience the world of Caspar David Friedrich in all its facets. Welcome to 'Love and sorrow between Elbe sandstone and chalk cliffs'.