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Voltaire seated next to King Frederick II at the Chateau de Sans Souci, Potsdam, Germany
884632 Voltaire seated next to King Frederick II at the ChAteau de Sans Souci, Potsdam, Germany, 1878 (engraving) by Menzel, Adolph Friedrich Erdmann von (1815-1905) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Franzois-Marie Arouet (1694-1778), known by his nom de plume Voltaire, was a French Enlightenment writer, historian and philosopher.
Frederick II (1712-86) was King of Prussia (1740-1786) of the Hohenzollern dynasty. He became known as Frederick the Great (Friedrich der Grose).
La table du roi Frederic II au chAteau de Sans Souci, Potsdam. On remarque Voltaire A cA'tedu roi.); eArchives Charmet; German, out of copyright
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This engraving captures a historic meeting between two influential figures of the 18th century, Voltaire and King Frederick II. The scene takes place at the grand Chateau de Sans Souci in Potsdam, Germany. Voltaire, known for his wit and intellect as a French Enlightenment writer and philosopher, is seen seated next to King Frederick II of Prussia. The image showcases the opulence of the palace's interior with its elegant chandeliers illuminating the room. As they sit at a lavish table adorned with fine china and exquisite decorations, it is evident that this gathering holds great significance. Voltaire engages in conversation with the king while gesturing animatedly with his walking stick. Their interaction symbolizes an exchange of ideas between these intellectual powerhouses from different realms – literature meets royalty. Surrounded by their loyal pets, including dogs who seem equally interested in their discussion, this moment epitomizes the Age of Enlightenment where knowledge was highly valued. It serves as a reminder of how these thinkers shaped history through their writings and philosophies. Through this enchanting print by Adolph Friedrich Erdmann von Menzel, we are transported back to a time when minds converged to challenge traditional beliefs and pave the way for progress.
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