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Friedrich II & Friends
FRIEDRICH II THE GREAT King of Prussia from 1740-86 depicted with Voltaire and others at Sans Souci Date: 1712 - 1786
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1712 1740 1786 Depicted Friedrich Friends Prussia Prussian Sans Souci Voltaire
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This print depicts a historic moment in the annals of Enlightenment history: Friedrich II, the Great King of Prussia, in the company of his esteemed intellectual contemporaries Voltaire, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and other luminaries. The scene unfolds at Sans Souci, Friedrich's beloved summer palace, nestled in the heart of Potsdam, Germany. Friedrich II, who reigned from 1740 to 1786, was a patron of the arts and sciences, and his court was a magnet for the greatest minds of his time. Voltaire, the renowned French philosopher, historian, and writer, was a frequent guest at Sans Souci. Their friendship began in 1750 when Voltaire visited Prussia to seek the king's protection after being exiled from France. The image captures the camaraderie and intellectual exchange that took place at the Prussian court. Friedrich, dressed in a simple robe and holding a pipe, is seated in the center, surrounded by his friends. Voltaire, with his characteristic white wig and red sash, stands to his left, deep in conversation. Rousseau, the Swiss philosopher, sits to Friedrich's right, engrossed in a book. The relaxed atmosphere of the scene underscores the intellectual and artistic vibrancy of the Prussian court during Friedrich II's reign. This print, a testament to the rich cultural history of the Enlightenment era, offers a glimpse into the lives of these iconic figures and their enduring influence on European thought and culture.
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