Johann Friedrich Dieterich

Johann Friedrich Dieterich (21 September 1787, Biberach an der Riß - 17 January 1846, Stuttgart) was a German painter and art professor.

He brought back some works he made there, to demonstrate his talent, and was able to receive a grant to return to Italy in 1818.

[1] Returning to Germany in 1822, he received a commission from King William I of Württemberg to paint draft sketches of reliefs on canvas, which were later sculpted at Rosenstein Palace.

He was there again from 1826 to 1828, painting scenes from the Bacchus myth on the dining room ceiling, and designs for the Royal children.

[1] Around 1829, he became the primary teacher of history painting at the newly established State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart.