Ludwig Richter - Der Watzmann (1824)

  

Source: Alte Pinakothek

"Ludwig Richter - Der Watzmann" is a painting by the German Romantic artist Ludwig Richter, completed in 1824. The painting depicts the legend of the Watzmann, a prominent mountain in the Bavarian Alps.

In the painting, Richter portrays the mountain as a foreboding presence, shrouded in mist and looming over a group of tiny figures below. The painting captures the drama and awe-inspiring beauty of the Alps, as well as the mystery and superstition that surround them.

Richter was known for his depictions of German folklore and legends, and "Der Watzmann" is one of his most famous works in this genre. Today, the painting is part of the collection of the Alte Nationalgalerie in Berlin, where it is admired for its vivid and dramatic portrayal of the mountain landscape.