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Frederick Ii Collection (#4)

"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: Frederick the Great of Prussia meeting children (chromolitho)

Frederick the Great of Prussia meeting children (chromolitho)
1093670 Frederick the Great of Prussia meeting children (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick the Great of Prussia meeting children)

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Frederick II Builds Kronborg Castle, 1781-1782. Creator: Abildgaard

Frederick II Builds Kronborg Castle, 1781-1782. Creator: Abildgaard
Frederick II Builds Kronborg Castle, 1781-1782. Found in the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Augustalisof Frederick II Hohenstaufen (r. 1215-50), Italian, 1230-50

Augustalisof Frederick II Hohenstaufen (r. 1215-50), Italian, 1230-50
" Augustalis" of Frederick II Hohenstaufen (r. 1215-50), Italian, 1230-50

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Sketch of Politiks in Europe, Birthday of the King of Prussia, February 10, 1786

Sketch of Politiks in Europe, Birthday of the King of Prussia, February 10, 1786

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Frederick II, (1712-1786), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Frederick II, (1712-1786), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Frederick II, (1712-1786), 1830. Frederick II (1712-1786) ruled the Kingdom of Prussia from 1740 until 1786 as a Hohenzollern king

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: The King exclaimed repeatedly, Only one Bach! Only one Bach!, (1907)

The King exclaimed repeatedly, Only one Bach! Only one Bach!, (1907)
The King exclaimed repeatedly, " Only one Bach! Only one Bach!", (1907). The German composer Bach impresses Frederick the Great with his talent

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Frederick II Of Germany, (1194-1250), 1890. Creator: Unknown

Frederick II Of Germany, (1194-1250), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Frederick II Of Germany, (1194-1250), 1890. Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor (1194-1250) King of Germany from 1212, King of Italy and Holy Roman Emperor from 1220

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Loudons Cavalry Charge at Kunersdorf, (1759), 1890. Creator: Unknown

Loudons Cavalry Charge at Kunersdorf, (1759), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Loudons Cavalry Charge at Kunersdorf, (1759), 1890. General Loudon (1717-1790) commanded the Austrian contingent at the Battle of Kunersdorf in 1759. The Allied army defeated Frederick the Great

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Frederick the Great, c1760-1770, (1890). Creator: Unknown

Frederick the Great, c1760-1770, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Frederick the Great, c1760-1770, (1890). Frederick the Great (1712-1786) ruled Prussia from 1740-1786, as a Hohenzollern king, his accomplishments included military victories

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: King Frederick and the schoolchildren of Potsdam, (1936). Creator: Unknown

King Frederick and the schoolchildren of Potsdam, (1936). Creator: Unknown
King Frederick and the schoolchildren of Potsdam, (1936). Konig Friedrich Und Die Potsdamer Schuljugend. King Frederick the Great of Prussia (1712-1786) asks children why they are not in class

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Building the country after the Seven Years War: the King Overall, (1936). Creator: Unknown

Building the country after the Seven Years War: the King Overall, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Building the country after the Seven Years War: the Ubiquitous King, (1936). Aufbauarbeit Nach Dem 7Jahrigen Kriege, " Der Konig Uberall"

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Frederick the Great and the men from Greiffenberg, 1784, (1936). Creator: Unknown

Frederick the Great and the men from Greiffenberg, 1784, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Frederick the Great and the men from Greiffenberg, 1784, (1936). Friedrich Der Grosse Und Die Greiffenberger, 1784. King Frederick the Great of Prussia (1712-1786)

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: In the Bunzelwitz camp, September 1761, (1936). Creator: Unknown

In the Bunzelwitz camp, September 1761, (1936). Creator: Unknown
In the Bunzelwitz camp, September 1761, (1936). Im Lager Von Bunzelwitz, September 1761. King Frederick the Great of Prussia (1712-1786)

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: The morning after the attack at Hochkirch, 14 October 1758, (1936). Creator: Unknown

The morning after the attack at Hochkirch, 14 October 1758, (1936). Creator: Unknown
The morning after the attack at Hochkirch, 14 October 1758, (1936). Am Morgen Nach Dem Uberfall Bei Hochkirch, 14 Oktober 1758

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Frederick II in the village church at Elsnig... after the Battle of Torgau, 3 November 1760, (1936)

Frederick II in the village church at Elsnig... after the Battle of Torgau, 3 November 1760, (1936)
Frederick II in the village church at Elsnig on the night after the Battle of Torgau, 3 November 1760, (1936). Friedrich II Am Abend Nach Der Schlacht Von Torgau In Der Dorfkirche Zu Elsnig

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Frederick the Great in the ruins of Küstrin before the Battle of Zorndorf, 25 August 1758

Frederick the Great in the ruins of Küstrin before the Battle of Zorndorf, 25 August 1758
Frederick the Great in the ruins of Kustrin before the Battle of Zorndorf, 25 August 1758, (1936). Friedrich Der Grosse Vor Der Schlacht Bei Zorndorf In Dem Zerstorten Kustrin. 25 August 1758

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: The Battle of Zorndorf, 25 August 1758, (1936). Creator: Unknown

The Battle of Zorndorf, 25 August 1758, (1936). Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Zorndorf, 25 August 1758, (1936). Nach Dem Ausgang Der Schlacht Bei Zorndorf, 25 August 1758. King Frederick the Great of Prussia (1712-1786)

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Frederick the Great escapes danger through quick thinking, 1758, (1936). Creator: Unknown

Frederick the Great escapes danger through quick thinking, 1758, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Frederick the Great escapes danger through quick thinking, 1758, (1936). Friedrich Der Grosse Entgeht Durch Geistesgegenwart Einer Gefahr, 1758

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: The Crown Prince and his music teacher are interrupted during a flute lesson, 1729, (1936)

The Crown Prince and his music teacher are interrupted during a flute lesson, 1729, (1936)
The Crown Prince and his music teacher Quantz are interrupted during a flute lesson by Frederick William I, 1729, (1936). Der Kronprinz Und Sein Musiklehrer Quantz Werden Von Friedrich Wilhelm I Beim

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: The Prince of Homburg, (1936). Creator: Unknown

The Prince of Homburg, (1936). Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Homburg, (1936). Portrait of Frederick II of Hesse-Homburg (1633-1708), German noble of the House of Hesse. From " Bilder Deutscher Geschichte", (Pictures of German History)

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Frederick the Great evades capture, 1745, (1936). Creator: Unknown

Frederick the Great evades capture, 1745, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Frederick the Great evades capture, 1745, (1936). Friedrich Der Grosse Entgeht Der Gefangennahme, 1745. King Frederick the Great of Prussia hides under a bridge with his dog

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: The favourite sister of Frederick the Great, (1936). Creator: Unknown

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)

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Prince Eugene and Crown Prince Frederick, 1734, (1936). Creator: Unknown

Prince Eugene and Crown Prince Frederick, 1734, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Prince Eugene and Crown Prince Frederick, 1734, (1936). Prinz Eugen Und Kronprinz Friedrich, 1734. Prince Eugene of Savoy (1663-1736) and the future King Frederick the Great of Prussia (1712-1786)

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: The mother of Frederick the Great, 1726, (1936). Creator: Unknown

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

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: The battle of Mollwitz, 11 April 1741, (1936). Creator: Unknown

The battle of Mollwitz, 11 April 1741, (1936). Creator: Unknown
The battle of Mollwitz, 11 April 1741, (1936). Die Schlacht Bei Mollwitz. 11 April 1741. The battle was fought at Mollwitz, Silesia, (now Malujowice, Poland)

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Bild 76: Friedrich Der Grosse Im Schloss Lissa. 5. Dezember 1757, 1936. Creator: Unknown

Bild 76: Friedrich Der Grosse Im Schloss Lissa. 5. Dezember 1757, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Frederick the Great at Lissa Castle, 5 December 1757, (1936). Friedrich Der Grosse Im Schloss Lissa, 5 Dezember 1757. King Frederick the Great of Prussia (1712-1786) arrives at Lesnica (in Poland)

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Victory celebration at Hohenfriedberg, 4 June 1745, (1936). Creator: Unknown

Victory celebration at Hohenfriedberg, 4 June 1745, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Victory celebration at Hohenfriedberg, 4 June 1745, (1936). Im Siegesjubel Von Hohenfriedberg. 4 Juni 1745. Crown Prince Frederick (future King Frederick the Great of Prussia)

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Frederick the Great makes a speech... on the eve of the Battle of Leuthen, 5 December 1757, (1936)

Frederick the Great makes a speech... on the eve of the Battle of Leuthen, 5 December 1757, (1936)
Frederick the Great makes a speech to his generals on the eve of the Battle of Leuthen, 5 December 1757, (1936). Ansprache Friedrichs Des Grossen An Seine Generale Am Abend Vor Der Schlacht Bei

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: The Battle King, (1936). Creator: Unknown

The Battle King, (1936). Creator: Unknown
The Battle King, (1936). Der Schlactenkonig, 1712-1786. Frederick the Great (1712-1786), King of Prussia, on horseback. Frederick led his army in numerous battles during the Seven Years War

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Frederick the Great holds a council of war with his generals, August 1756, (1936)

Frederick the Great holds a council of war with his generals, August 1756, (1936). Friedrich Der Grosse Halt Kriegsrat Mit Seinen Generalen, August 1756

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Bach visits Frederick the Great, 1747, (1936). Creator: Unknown

Bach visits Frederick the Great, 1747, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Bach visits Frederick the Great, 1747, (1936). Besuch Bachs Bei Friedrich Dem Grossen. German composer Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Crown Prince Frederick and Prince Henry... bid their father the king Good Night, 1727, (1936)

Crown Prince Frederick and Prince Henry... bid their father the king Good Night, 1727, (1936)
Crown Prince Frederick and Prince Henry visit the smoking room to bid their father the king Good Night, 1727, (1936). Kronprinz Friedrich Und Prinz Heinrich Erscheinen Im Tabakskollegium

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Portrait of Landgrave Frederick II of Hesse-Homburg (1633-1708), Between 1650 and 1670

Portrait of Landgrave Frederick II of Hesse-Homburg (1633-1708), Between 1650 and 1670. Found in the Collection of Skokloster Castle

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Frederick II of Prussia, 1785. Artist: Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801)

Frederick II of Prussia, 1785. Artist: Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801)
Frederick II of Prussia, 1785. From a private collection

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Statue of Frederick the Great, Unter Den Linden, Berlin, Germany, 1895. Creator

Statue of Frederick the Great, Unter Den Linden, Berlin, Germany, 1895. Creator
Statue of Frederick the Great, Unter Den Linden, Berlin, Germany, 1895. Bronze equestrian statue unveiled in 1851, honouring King Frederick II of Prussia

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Frederick K. of Prussia, c1800. Creator: Unknown

Frederick K. of Prussia, c1800. Creator: Unknown
Frederick K. of Prussia, c1800. Portrait of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia (1712-1786). His significant accomplishments include military victories, reorganization of the Prussian armies

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Friedrich II. Der Grosse, (1933). Creator: Unknown

Friedrich II. Der Grosse, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Friedrich II. Der Grosse, (1933). Portrait of King Frederick II of Prussia (1712-1786) on horseback. Known as Frederick the Great, his significant accomplishments include military victories

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Portrait of Frederick II of Prussia (1712-1786), 1746

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

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Portrait of Frederick II of Prussia (1712-1786), 1763. Creator: Ziesenis, Johann Georg

Portrait of Frederick II of Prussia (1712-1786), 1763. Creator: Ziesenis, Johann Georg
Portrait of Frederick II of Prussia (1712-1786), 1763. Found in the Collection of Stiftung PreuB ische Schlo sser und Ga rten Berlin-Brandenburg

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Portrait of Frederick II of Prussia (1712-1786), 1870. Creator: Camphausen, Wilhelm (1818-1885)

Portrait of Frederick II of Prussia (1712-1786), 1870. Creator: Camphausen, Wilhelm (1818-1885)
Portrait of Frederick II of Prussia (1712-1786), 1870. Found in the Collection of Stiftung PreuB ische Schlo sser und Ga rten Berlin-Brandenburg

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Queen Constance securing for her son Frederick the Crown of Sicily

Queen Constance securing for her son Frederick the Crown of Sicily. Private Collection

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, 18th century (1913). Artist: Arthur C Michael

Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, 18th century (1913). Artist: Arthur C Michael
Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, 18th century (1913). Frederick II (1712-1786) ruled Prussia from 1740. He enlarged Prussian territory by acquiring Silesia from Austria in the War of

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: The Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II crowns himself King of Jerusalem, 1229 (1913)

The Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II crowns himself King of Jerusalem, 1229 (1913). He reached the altar where the crown lay: lifting it he placed it upon his head, 1913

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Emperor Napoleon I contemplating the sword of Frederick the Great at Potsdam in 1806

Emperor Napoleon I contemplating the sword of Frederick the Great at Potsdam in 1806
XIR779787 Emperor Napoleon I contemplating the sword of Frederick the Great at Potsdam in 1806 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, aka Saint Elisabeth of Thuringia or Saint Elizabeth of Thuringia

Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, aka Saint Elisabeth of Thuringia or Saint Elizabeth of Thuringia, 1207 - 1231. Hungarian princess and wife of landgrave Louis IV of Thuringia

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Frederick II, 1712 - 1786. King of Prussia. Illustration by Gordon Ross

Frederick II, 1712 - 1786. King of Prussia. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946), from Living Biographies of Famous Rulers

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Joseph Brecheisen c. 1720 - 1766 fl 1748-1764

Joseph Brecheisen c. 1720 - 1766 fl 1748-1764
Joseph Brecheisen (c.1720 - 1766), fl, 1748-1764, King Frederick II, Frederick II (1712-1786), King of Prussia, painting, portrait, Frederick II of Prussia, 1st century, enamel, Height

Background imageFrederick Ii Collection: Fredrik II painting Frederick II Landgrave Hesse-Homburg

Fredrik II painting Frederick II Landgrave Hesse-Homburg
Fredrik II, painting, Frederick II, Landgrave of Hesse-Homburg, Oil on canvas, Height, 107.5 cm (42.3 inches), Width, 83.5 cm (32.8 inches), Depth, 5 cm (1.9 inches)




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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.