The so-called "Tip of the Kilimanjaro" – a small chunk of stone in the Grotto Hall at the New Palace, goes back to the first ascent of this massif by Hans Meyer in 1889. Meyer took a rock sample from
In its research the Stiftung Preußische Schlösser und Gärten Berlin-Brandenburg focuses on the following main areas. The Research Center Sanssouci both coordinates and fosters networks for national an
Château de Charlottenbourg La splendeur de la Prusse dans un ensemble Le Nouveau Palais Une fanfaronnade royale Château de Sanssouci Un refuge royal sur un vignoble Une journée idéale à Sanssouci de A
The ivory furniture set, created around 1640, had been commissioned by Johann Moritz von Nassau-Siegen. As Governor of the Dutch West Indies Company in Brazil, Johann Moritz was one of the main protag
The sledge’s runners are crowned by the bust of a Black man wearing a turban and star pendant on a gold chain. The object recalls carousels that had been designed for the great princely courts since t
The two paintings called “Brazilian Virgin Forest” (1830) by Johann Moritz Rugendas are among the works created by the so-called “traveling artists” in the 19th century. Following the example of Alexa
In 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
Four large-format paintings are on display in the grand staircase of the Old Palace of Charlottenburg Palace, which show us allegories of the continents of Europe, Asia, Africa and America. These cont
Between 1686 and 1689 the glassmaker and alchemist Johann Kunckel produced coloured glass beads in his glassworks on Peacock Island. The deed from the Elector Friedrich Wilhelm von Brandenburg, which
Originally, the busts of four Black men and women were part of the sculptural decoration in the First Rondel at Sanssouci Park . The images were probably created by Italian artists in the second half
SPSG Research is Online The Stiftung Preußische Schlösser und Gärten Berlin-Brandenburg (SPSG) is committed to the principle of open access with regard to scholarly communication and exchange. Researc
The Department of Porcelain, Ceramics and Glass is responsible for preserving and restoring the entire inventory of porcelain, glass, earthen and stoneware in all the SPSG’s palaces, storehouses and e
