
Christian Wilhelm Dietrich, also known as Ditrichi.
(1712 Weimar - 1774 Dresden) attributed; Esther's Powerlessness before Ahasuerus Finely Painted Representation of the Old Testament Story. Dietricy, who mastered a multitude of styles and motifs, particularly influenced by Dutch and Flemish Baroque painting, enjoyed great esteem in Dresden under Augustus the Strong. In 1741, he became court painter, and in 1765, a professor at the academy. Oil on oak panel. Verso with old adhesive label and attribution. Approximately 23.5 cm x 34.5 cm. Framed. Attributed to Christian Wilhelm Dietrich, also known as Dietricy (1712-1774). Oil on oak panel. Old label with attribution on the reverse.