PÖPPELMANN, Matthäus Daniel
(b. 1662, Herford, d. 1736, Dresden)

Exterior view

1720-23
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Schloss Pillnitz, Dresden

Pillnitz Castle is a Baroque palace at the eastern end of the city of Dresden. It is located on the bank of the River Elbe in the former village of Pillnitz.

Pöppelmann designed the "Wasserpalais," an extended elevation along the banks of the Elbe, with curved roofs in the fashionable "chinoiserie' style. Four years later he constructed its counterpart, the "Bergpalais." The two elevations thus framed a courtyard area where a pleasure garden was installed.

The picture shows a view of the Wasserpalais along the banks of the Elbe.