Friedrich captured Dresden
from this vantage point.
Holy Cross Church
Kreuzkirche
Frauenkirche
Cathedral of Our Dear Lady
Hausmannsturm
Dresden Castle Tower
Hofkirche
Court Church
Select a spire on the horizon to learn more.
Where was The Evening Star painted?
Using astronomical history, biography, and maps, Don Olson determined the answer. He and his team used Dresden’s skyline to locate Caspar David Friedrich’s vantage point.