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The round table of Frederic II of Prussia (1712-1786) with Voltaire (Francois Marie) Arouet de Voltaire (1694-1778), among other invited Jean-Baptiste de Boyer, Marquis d'Argen, Giacomo Casanova, Julien Offray de La Mettrie, James and George Keith
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The round table of Frederic II of Prussia (1712-1786) with Voltaire (Francois Marie) Arouet de Voltaire (1694-1778), among other invited Jean-Baptiste de Boyer, Marquis d'Argen, Giacomo Casanova, Julien Offray de La Mettrie, James and George Keith
ELD4897733 The round table of Frederic II of Prussia (1712-1786) with Voltaire (Francois Marie) Arouet de Voltaire (1694-1778), among other invited Jean-Baptiste de Boyer, Marquis d'Argen, Giacomo Casanova, Julien Offray de La Mettrie, James and George Keith, Francesco Algarotti and Christoph Ludwig von Stille (1696-1752) at the palace of Sanssouci, Potsdam, Germany 1750 (The oval domed " Marble Hall" is the main reception room of the palace, the guests are Voltaire, Giacomo Casanova, Marquis d'Argens, La Mettrie, the Keiths, Von Rothenburg, Von Stille and Francesco Algarotti, 1750) Engraving 1866 Private collection; (add.info.: The round table of Frederic II of Prussia (1712-1786) with Voltaire (Francois Marie) Arouet de Voltaire (1694-1778), among other invited Jean-Baptiste de Boyer, Marquis d'Argen, Giacomo Casanova, Julien Offray de La Mettrie, James and George Keith, Francesco Algarotti and Christoph Ludwig von Stille (1696-1752) at the palace of Sanssouci, Potsdam, Germany 1750 (The oval domed " Marble Hall" is the main reception room of the palace, the guests are Voltaire, Giacomo Casanova, Marquis d'Argens, La Mettrie, the Keiths, Von Rothenburg, Von Stille and Francesco Algarotti, 1750) Engraving 1866 Private collection); Photo © The Holbarn Archive
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This print captures a momentous gathering at the round table of Frederic II of Prussia in 1750, held at the magnificent palace of Sanssouci in Potsdam, Germany. Among the distinguished guests seated around this historic table are the renowned philosopher Voltaire, the charming adventurer Giacomo Casanova, and other influential figures such as Marquis d'Argen, Julien Offray de La Mettrie, James and George Keith, Francesco Algarotti, and Christoph Ludwig von Stille.
The scene depicted in this engraving from 1866 showcases an intellectual exchange of ideas and lively discussions taking place within the opulent surroundings of the oval domed "Marble Hall," which served as the main reception room of the palace. The atmosphere is undoubtedly filled with wit, wisdom, and intrigue as these brilliant minds engage in conversation on a wide range of topics.
As we gaze upon this snapshot from history preserved in time by Bridgeman Images from Fine Art Finder's collection, we are transported back to a moment when some of Europe's most prominent thinkers came together to share their thoughts and insights. It is a reminder of how gatherings like these have shaped our understanding of philosophy, literature, science, and culture throughout centuries past.
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