Friedrich II en Voltaire redden het blijspel uit het vuur 1788

This etching, "Friedrich II en Voltaire redden het blijspel uit het vuur" (Frederick II and Voltaire save the comedy from the fire), depicts the King of Prussia, Frederick the Great, and the French philosopher Voltaire rescuing a play manuscript from a fire. The scene, created by artist Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki in 1788, highlights the close friendship between the two men, and showcases Chodowiecki's mastery in capturing historical events and notable figures with intricate detail in his work. The etchings, considered part of the Rococo era, were widely popular and sought after by art enthusiasts, reflecting the burgeoning interest in historical events and significant figures of the time.