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Frederick Ii Collection (#2)

"Frederick II: A Legendary Figure in History" Step back in time with this vintage painting of Frederick the Great of Prussia

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Napoleon before the bust of Frederick the Great (litho)

Napoleon before the bust of Frederick the Great (litho)
3637856 Napoleon before the bust of Frederick the Great (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon before the bust of Frederick the Great)

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Frederick II (engraving)

Frederick II (engraving)
669823 Frederick II (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick II. Illustration for The Imperial Dictionary of Universal Biography (William Mackenzie)

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Frederick II welcoming his Bride Isabella of England (engraving)

Frederick II welcoming his Bride Isabella of England (engraving)
655746 Frederick II welcoming his Bride Isabella of England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick II welcoming his Bride Isabella of England)

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Hermann von Salza, Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights, brings about a reconciliation between

Hermann von Salza, Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights, brings about a reconciliation between Pope Gregory IX
1094415 Hermann von Salza, Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights, brings about a reconciliation between Pope Gregory IX and Emperor Frederick II, 13th Century (chromolitho) by French School

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Frederick II (engraving)

Frederick II (engraving)
818911 Frederick II (engraving) by Dutch School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick II. From the original by Carlo Vanloo in the private collection of the King of the French)

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Frederick II of Prussia (engraving)

Frederick II of Prussia (engraving)
816788 Frederick II of Prussia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick II, King of Prussia)

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Frederick the Great (1712-1786) in conversation with the French philosopher

Frederick the Great (1712-1786) in conversation with the French philosopher, Voltaire (1694-1778) (colour litho)
725463 Frederick the Great (1712-1786) in conversation with the French philosopher, Voltaire (1694-1778) (colour litho) by Rohling

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Frederick II at the laying of the foundations of the castle on the river Spree in 1443

Frederick II at the laying of the foundations of the castle on the river Spree in 1443 (colour litho)
725439 Frederick II at the laying of the foundations of the castle on the river Spree in 1443 (colour litho) by Rohling, Carl (1849-1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: In the camp of Bunzelwitz, September 1761 (colour litho)

In the camp of Bunzelwitz, September 1761 (colour litho)
STC434387 In the camp of Bunzelwitz, September 1761 (colour litho) by Rochling, Carl (1855-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Prussian military spirit (colour litho)

Prussian military spirit (colour litho)
STC434380 Prussian military spirit (colour litho) by Knoetel, Richard (1857-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick the Great (1712-86) King of Prussia; Preussischer Soldatengeist;

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Seydlitz at Rossbach, 5 November 1757 (colour litho)

Seydlitz at Rossbach, 5 November 1757 (colour litho)
STC434375 Seydlitz at Rossbach, 5 November 1757 (colour litho) by Knoetel, Richard (1857-1914); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: On the evening of Kolin, 18th June 1757 (colour litho)

On the evening of Kolin, 18th June 1757 (colour litho)
STC434373 On the evening of Kolin, 18th June 1757 (colour litho) by Knoetel, Richard (1857-1914); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Homage of the Silesian estates, 17th November 1741 (colour litho)

Homage of the Silesian estates, 17th November 1741 (colour litho)
STC434365 Homage of the Silesian estates, 17th November 1741 (colour litho) by Rochling, Carl (1855-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Tomb of Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, in Palermo Cathedral, Sicily (engraving)

Tomb of Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, in Palermo Cathedral, Sicily (engraving)
3101238 Tomb of Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, in Palermo Cathedral, Sicily (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tomb of Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor)

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Seal of Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor (colour litho)

Seal of Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor (colour litho)
3100822 Seal of Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seal of Frederick II (1194-1250), Holy Roman Emperor

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Plan of the Frederician Park of Sanssouci at Potsdam, 1772 (engraving)

Plan of the Frederician Park of Sanssouci at Potsdam, 1772 (engraving)
3114471 Plan of the Frederician Park of Sanssouci at Potsdam, 1772 (engraving) by Schleuen, Johann David (fl.1740-74); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Monument to Frederick the Great of Prussia and Sanssouci Palace, Potsdam, Germany

Monument to Frederick the Great of Prussia and Sanssouci Palace, Potsdam, Germany. Postcard sent in 1913
660552 Monument to Frederick the Great of Prussia and Sanssouci Palace, Potsdam, Germany. Postcard sent in 1913. by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Frederick the Great and the 85-year-old Zieten, 1784 (colour litho)

Frederick the Great and the 85-year-old Zieten, 1784 (colour litho)
STC434395 Frederick the Great and the 85-year-old Zieten, 1784 (colour litho) by Rochling, Carl (1855-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Old Fritz and His favorite horse (colour litho)

Old Fritz and His favorite horse (colour litho)
STC434393 Old Fritz and His favorite horse (colour litho) by Rochling, Carl (1855-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick the Great (1712-86)

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Frederick the Great love of justice (colour litho)

Frederick the Great love of justice (colour litho)
STC434392 Frederick the Great love of justice (colour litho) by Knoetel, Richard (1857-1914); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Old Fritz and the Potsdam school youth (colour litho)

Old Fritz and the Potsdam school youth (colour litho)
STC434391 Old Fritz and the Potsdam school youth (colour litho) by Knoetel, Richard (1857-1914); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: The king of his dragoons (colour litho)

The king of his dragoons (colour litho)
STC434386 The king of his dragoons (colour litho) by Rochling, Carl (1855-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick the Great (1712-86) King of Prussia; Der Konig under seine Dragoner;

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Before the Battle of Leuthen, 3 December 1757 (colour litho)

Before the Battle of Leuthen, 3 December 1757 (colour litho)
STC434376 Before the Battle of Leuthen, 3 December 1757 (colour litho) by Rochling, Carl (1855-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Prince Henry at the Battle of Prague, 6 May 1757 (colour litho)

Prince Henry at the Battle of Prague, 6 May 1757 (colour litho)
STC434370 Prince Henry at the Battle of Prague, 6 May 1757 (colour litho) by Rochling, Carl (1855-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Prayer of the Old Dessauer of the Battle of Kesselsdorf, 15 December 1745 (colour litho)

Prayer of the Old Dessauer of the Battle of Kesselsdorf, 15 December 1745 (colour litho)
STC434368 Prayer of the Old Dessauer of the Battle of Kesselsdorf, 15 December 1745 (colour litho) by Rochling, Carl (1855-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Frederick the Great (1712-1786) in Rheinberg (colour litho)

Frederick the Great (1712-1786) in Rheinberg (colour litho)
725457 Frederick the Great (1712-1786) in Rheinberg (colour litho) by Rohling, Carl (1849-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick the Great (1712-1786) in Rheinberg

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Frederick II of Germany (engraving)

Frederick II of Germany (engraving)
653954 Frederick II of Germany (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick II of Germany)

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: The death of Manfred of Sicily at the Battle of Benevento, 1266 (engraving)

The death of Manfred of Sicily at the Battle of Benevento, 1266 (engraving)
3647282 The death of Manfred of Sicily at the Battle of Benevento, 1266 (engraving) by Sanesi, Niccolo (1818-89); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II and his Master of Falcons, 13th Century (colour litho)

Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II and his Master of Falcons, 13th Century (colour litho)
3100826 Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II and his Master of Falcons, 13th Century (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: The Tomb of Frederick II in the Cathedral of Palermo, 23 - 30 April 1874

The Tomb of Frederick II in the Cathedral of Palermo, 23 - 30 April 1874
1218047 The Tomb of Frederick II in the Cathedral of Palermo, 23 - 30 April 1874 (watercolour and bodycolour over graphite on paper) by Ruskin, John (1819-1900); Ashmolean Museum

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Frederick the Great, King of Prussia (engraving)

Frederick the Great, King of Prussia (engraving)
3647563 Frederick the Great, King of Prussia (engraving) by Menzel, Adolph Friedrich Erdmann von (1815-1905) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick the Great, King of Prussia (1712-1786)

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Frederick the Great of Prussia with the poet Christian Furchtegott Gellert, 18th Century (engraving)

Frederick the Great of Prussia with the poet Christian Furchtegott Gellert, 18th Century (engraving)
3647559 Frederick the Great of Prussia with the poet Christian Furchtegott Gellert, 18th Century (engraving) by European School

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: The fight for the Lombards carroccio at the Battle of Cortenouva, 1237 (engraving)

The fight for the Lombards carroccio at the Battle of Cortenouva, 1237 (engraving)
3647263 The fight for the Lombards carroccio at the Battle of Cortenouva, 1237 (engraving) by Sanesi, Niccolo (1818-89); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Frederick II, King of Prussia and Elector of Brandenburg (engraving)

Frederick II, King of Prussia and Elector of Brandenburg (engraving)
663197 Frederick II, King of Prussia and Elector of Brandenburg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick II)

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Frederick the Great (1712-1786) in his study (colour litho)

Frederick the Great (1712-1786) in his study (colour litho)
725466 Frederick the Great (1712-1786) in his study (colour litho) by Rohling, Carl (1849-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick the Great (1712-1786) in his study

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Frederick the Great (1712-1786) after defeat at the Battle of Hochkirch in 1758 (colour litho)

Frederick the Great (1712-1786) after defeat at the Battle of Hochkirch in 1758 (colour litho)
725464 Frederick the Great (1712-1786) after defeat at the Battle of Hochkirch in 1758 (colour litho) by Rohling, Carl (1849-1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Frederick II, the Great

Frederick II, the Great
LLM455297 Frederick II, the Great by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick II, the Great)

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Last days of life, 1786 (colour litho)

Last days of life, 1786 (colour litho)
STC434396 Last days of life, 1786 (colour litho) by Knoetel, Richard (1857-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick the Great (1712-86) King of Prussia; Letzte Lebenstage (1796);

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Frederick the Great in his office at Sanssouci (colour litho)

Frederick the Great in his office at Sanssouci (colour litho)
STC434389 Frederick the Great in his office at Sanssouci (colour litho) by Knoetel, Richard (1857-1914); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: In Burkersdorf, 21 July 1762 (colour litho)

In Burkersdorf, 21 July 1762 (colour litho)
STC434388 In Burkersdorf, 21 July 1762 (colour litho) by Rochling, Carl (1855-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick the Great (1712-86) King of Prussia; Bei Burkersdorf (21 Juli 1762)




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"Frederick II: A Legendary Figure in History" Step back in time with this vintage painting of Frederick the Great of Prussia, a captivating leader who left an indelible mark on European history. As we delve into his life, we witness Napoleon I paying homage at the tomb of this remarkable monarch, highlighting the profound impact he had even after his reign. Dr. Aprill's imperial ban lithograph transports us to a pivotal moment in 1757 when Frederick faced immense challenges and emerged as a resilient warrior. The artist Haendler captures the intensity before the Battle of Leuthen, showcasing Frederick's strategic brilliance that would forever be etched in military textbooks. The aftermath of another battle is depicted in stunning detail by an unknown creator - Frederick the Great after triumphing at Kolin. This glimpse into history allows us to appreciate both his military prowess and resilience against adversity. But it wasn't all about warfare for this multifaceted ruler; he also possessed a deep appreciation for art and culture. Witness him conducting a concert in Potsdam, Germany, where his passion for music harmonized with his political acumen. Accompanied by his loyal horse Conde, Frederick II stands tall as an embodiment of power and authority captured beautifully in a historic painting from the 19th century. Another masterpiece portrays him alongside Voltaire within Sanssouci Palace – their intellectual exchange shaping not only Prussian society but also Enlightenment ideals across Europe. Even beyond land battles, Frederick's influence extended to naval endeavors like "The ironclad Frederick the Great, " showcased through a digital reproduction model from the 19th century shipyard at Kiel. His vision encompassed every aspect of governance and progress. As we explore further into Potsdam's New Palace adorned with exquisite painted decorations dating back to 1928, we discover how aesthetics played an integral role during Frederick's era – blending opulence with grandeur.