Pesne Collection

Portrait of Prince Augustus William of Prussia (1722-1758), First half of the 18th century. Private Collection

Portrait of Countess Maria Magdalena von Dönhoff, née Bielinska (1685-1730). Creator: Pesne, Antoine (1683-1757)
Portrait of Countess Maria Magdalena von Donhoff, nee Bielinska (1685-1730). Private Collection

Portrait of the Marchese Paolo Corbelli, full-length, Seated on a Bank at the Edge of a
827834 Portrait of the Marchese Paolo Corbelli, full-length, Seated on a Bank at the Edge of a Wood, 1709 (oil on canvas) by Pesne

Portrait of a Gentleman, Said to be August William, Half Length, Wearing a Blue Jacket
659260 Portrait of a Gentleman, Said to be August William, Half Length, Wearing a Blue Jacket, White Shirt, and Armour Breast Plate (oil on canvas) by Pesne

The favourite sister of Frederick the Great, (1936). Creator: Unknown
The favourite sister of Frederick the Great, (1936). Die Lieblingsschwester Friedrichs Des Grossen. Portrait of Friederike Sophie Wilhelmine of Prussia (1709-1758)

The mother of Frederick the Great, 1726, (1936). Creator: Unknown
The mother of Frederick the Great, 1726, (1936). Die Mutter Friedrichs Des Grossen. Portrait of Sophia Dorothea of Hanover (1687-1757), Queen consort in Prussia as wife of Frederick William I

King Frederick I on the silver throne, ca 1712. Creator: Pesne, Antoine (1683-1757)
King Frederick I on the silver throne, ca 1712. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Friedrich Wilhelm I, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Friedrich Wilhelm I, (1933). Portrait of Frederick William I of Prussia (1688-1740), King in Prussia and Elector of Brandenburg from 1713 until his death

Portrait of Frederick II of Prussia (1712-1786), 1746. Found in the Collection of Sanssouci, Potsdam

Portrait of Princess Anna Amalia of Prussia (1723-1787), Abbess of Quedlinburg, ca 1744. Found in the Collection of Stiftung PreuB ische Schlo sser und Ga rten Berlin-Brandenburg

Portrait of Dorothea Luise os Wittenhorst-Sonsfeld (1681-1746). Creator: Pesne, Antoine (1683-1757)
Portrait of Dorothea Luise os Wittenhorst-Sonsfeld (1681-1746). Found in the Collection of Stiftung PreuB ische Schlo sser und Ga rten Berlin-Brandenburg

Portrait of Countess Anna Elisabeth von der Schulenburg (1720-1741), First half of the 18th cent. Found in the Collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Princess Wilhelmine of Prussia (1709-1758), Margravine of Brandenburg-Bayreuth. Private Collection

Portrait of Wilhelmine Dorothee von der Marwitz (1718-1787), c. 1739. Artist: Pesne, Antoine (1683-1757)
Portrait of Wilhelmine Dorothee von der Marwitz (1718-1787), c.1739. Found in the collection of Altes Schlosz Eremitage, Bayreuth

Portrait of Frederick II of Prussia (1712?1786) as Crown Prince, 1739. Artist: Pesne, Antoine (1683-1757)
Portrait of Frederick II of Prussia (1712?1786) as Crown Prince, 1739. Found in the collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Sophia Dorothea of Hanover (1687-1757), Queen consort in Prussia. Artist: Pesne, Antoine, School (1683-1757)
Sophia Dorothea of Hanover (1687-1757), Queen consort in Prussia. Private Collection

Portrait of Princess Friederike Luise of Prussia (1714-1784), Margravine of Brandenburg-Ansbach. Private Collection

Portrait of Henriette Maria of Brandenburg-Schwedt (1702-1782). Artist: Pesne, Antoine, School (1683-1757)
Portrait of Henriette Maria of Brandenburg-Schwedt (1702-1782). Private Collection

Portrait of Frederick II of Prussia (1712?1786). Artist: Pesne, Antoine (1683-1757)
Portrait of Frederick II of Prussia (1712?1786). Private Collection

Friedrich der Grosze 1712-1786 als Kronprinz. - Gemalde von Pesne, 1934
Friedrich der Grosze 1712-1786, 1934. Frederick II or Frederick the Great (1712-1786), King of Prussia from 1740 until 1786, the longest reign of any Hohenzollern king

Die Lieblingsschwester Friedr. D. Gr. 1709-1758. - Gemalde von Pesne, 1934
Die Lieblingsschwester Friedr. D. Gr. 1709-1758, 1934. Friederike Sophie Wilhelmine of Prussia (1709-1758), the eldest daughter of the Soldier King Friedrich Wilhelm I

Die Gemahlin Friedrichs des Groszen 1715-1797. - Gemalde von Pesne, 1934
Die Gemahlin Friedrichs des Groszen 1715-1797, 1934. Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel-Bevern (1715-1797), Queen of Prussia from 1740 to 1786 as the spouse of Frederick the Great

Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, (1903). Artist: Antoine Pesne
Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, (1903). Frederick II (1712-1786) ruled Prussia from 1740. He enlarged Prussian territory by acquiring Silesia from Austria in the War of the Austrian Succession

Portrait of the Jeweller Johann Melchior Dinglinger, c1721. Artist: Antoine Pesne
Portrait of the Jeweller Johann Melchior Dinglinger, c1721. Johann Melchior Dinglinger (1664-1731) was one of Europes greatest goldsmiths

Portrait of Baron von Erlach with his Family, c1710. Artist: Antoine Pesne
Portrait of Baron von Erlach with his Family, c1710. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Marriage print paintings Nicolas Poussin Gantrel
Marriage, print after paintings by Nicolas Poussin, Gantrel, Etienne, 1646-1706, Pesne, Jean, 1623-1700, Poussin, Nicolas, 1594?-1665, ca. 1680-1694

Ordination Reproductive prints paintings Nicolas Poussin
Ordination, Reproductive prints after paintings by Nicolas Poussin, Gantrel, Etienne, 1646-1706, Pesne, Jean, 1623-1700, Poussin, Nicolas, 1594?-1665, ca. 1680-1694

Confirmation Reproductive prints paintings Nicolas Poussin
Confirmation, Reproductive prints after paintings by Nicolas Poussin, Gantrel, Etienne, 1646-1706, Pesne, Jean, 1623-1700, Poussin, Nicolas, 1594?-1665, ca. 1680-1694

Extreme Unction print paintings Nicolas Poussin
Extreme Unction, print after paintings by Nicolas Poussin, Gantrel, Etienne, 1646-1706, Pesne, Jean, 1623-1700, Poussin, Nicolas, 1594?-1665, ca. 1680-1694

Georg Friedrich Schmidt after Antoine Pesne (German, 1712-1775), Johann Melchior Dinglinger, 1769, etching on laid paper

Friedrich II (Pesne)
FRIEDRICH II der Grosse (the Great) King of Prussia (here called Frederick III) Date: 1712 - 1786

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"Pesne: Capturing the Elegance and Power of European Royalty" Step into the world of renowned artist Antoine Pesne as he immortalizes the noble figures of his time. From Marchese Paolo Corbelli, exuding regal charm while seated on a bank at the edge of a picturesque landscape, to August William donning a striking blue jacket in his half-length portrait, Pesne's brushstrokes bring these individuals to life. Delve deeper into history with portraits like "The Favourite Sister of Frederick the Great, " where an unknown creator captures her captivating presence, or "The Mother of Frederick the Great" from 1726. These enigmatic pieces offer glimpses into the lives and lineage that shaped Prussian royalty. Pesne's talent extends beyond individual portraits; his masterpiece "King Frederick I on the Silver Throne" showcases royal opulence and power during this era. The attention to detail is awe-inspiring as every intricate element is meticulously rendered by Pesne's skilled hand. Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, takes center stage in another mesmerizing portrait from 1746. His piercing gaze reflects both intelligence and determination—a testament to Pesne's ability to capture not only physical likeness but also inner character. Princess Anna Amalia of Prussia graces us with her presence in a delicate portrayal dating back to approximately 1744. As Abbess of Quedlinburg, she radiates grace and poise—an embodiment of elegance captured by Pesne's artistic prowess. Dorothea Luise os Wittenhorst-Sonsfeld becomes an ethereal vision through Pesne's brushwork—her beauty immortalized for generations to come. Countess Anna Elisabeth von der Schulenburg captivates viewers with her allure while Princess Wilhelmine leaves an indelible mark as Margravine of Brandenburg-Bayreuth.