Frederik II bespreekt de kosten van het feest 1788

"Frederik II bespreekt de kosten van het feest" is an etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki from 1788, depicting a scene of King Frederik II of Prussia discussing the expenses of a grand feast with an official. The etching is a satirical commentary on royal spending and is housed in the Rijksmuseum. The composition features a detailed depiction of the interior, including a fireplace and two framed paintings, highlighting the extravagance of the setting. This print is a great example of the 18th-century satirical style, and provides a glimpse into the political and social commentary prevalent at the time.