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Prussia’s King Frederick the Great personally planned the design of this park rondel in 1746. Busts of a Roman emperor, a philosopher, and four Africans dressed in ancient garb were arranged in the circle

The Neptune Grotto in Sanssouci Park is an exceptional monument from the era of Frederick the Great. Constructed from 1751–57, it is the last work for Sanssouci by the architect Georg Wenzeslaus von K

Chamber at Oranienburg Palace. Ornate objects and table silver from the era of the Great Elector, Frederick III/I, and Frederick William I produced by leading goldsmiths in Berlin and Augsburg are displayed [...] the Younger for Frederick II. Silver objects from Frederick William II are exhibited, as well as the table centerpieces and tableware designed by Karl Friedrich Schinkel for Frederick William III and Prince [...] porcelain, whether in the production of medals and jewelry or of household utensils. Support from Frederick William III led to establishment of the Königliche Eisengießerei , the royal iron foundry, in Berlin

inventory are attributed to the composer and flautist Johann Joachim Quantz, who was also Frederick the Great’s flute teacher. Additional keyboard instruments and a harp stem from the possessions of Queen [...] were constructed by Gottfried Silbermann (Sanssouci Palace, New Palace) during the lifetime of Frederick II of Prussia (1712–1786). A fortepiano (New Palace) built by London-based Burkardt Schudi bears [...] Fromery, now on display in Oranienburg Palace. The musical clocks commissioned or purchased by Frederick II, with their works playing harp, bell, or flute melodies, are mechanically and art historically

Permanent exhibition from 16 July 2025 Potsdam, Neues Palais Open all year round Newly staged Frederick the Great at Charlottenburg Palace Permanent Exhibition Berlin, Schloss Charlottenburg – Neuer Flügel [...] Country House Digitally open to all Topic page 250 years of Caspar David Friedrich Works by the great Romantic artist in the SPSG collection Google Arts & Culture CLASHING STYLES?! Modernism in the r

subsequently created in the Netherlands. Close ties to the Brandenburg Court led to the “Great Elector” Frederick William’s purchase of these pieces in 1652. Initially, he presented them in a cabinet room

1681, Otto Friedrich Graf von der Groeben (1656‒1728) entered into the service of the “Great Elector”, Frederick William of Brandenburg (1620‒1688). Before taking up this position, he had travelled to

for the catalogues of the exhibition Friederisiko, commemorating the 300th anniversary of Frederick the Great’s birth. Producing the 304 photographs for the Collection Catalogue of Frederician Silks was

an important focus. Objects of particular merit include the Prussian crown insignia and Frederick the Great’s opulent snuff boxes. The Metal Conservation Department also looks after a notable inventory

for the catalogues of the exhibition Friederisiko, commemorating the 300th anniversary of Frederick the Great’s birth. Producing the 304 photographs for the Collection Catalogue of Frederician Silks was

his new State Council. He clearly and symbolically intended to claim the legacy of King Frederick II – “the Great” ‒ for himself. In spring 1933, as Minister President of Prussia, he reorganized the Prussian [...] morning before, Prussian Minister President Hermann Göring had laid a laurel wreath on the tomb of Frederick II in the Garnisonkirche (Garrison Church) in Potsdam. Göring paid tribute to the Prussian king

been used as the summer residence of the Prussian queen, Elisabeth Christine, the wife of Frederick the Great. The Gorbachevs were the palace’s last state visitors. Gorbachev’s political course towards