Editorial" Die grosse Neugierde" -the " Great curiosity", a favourite vantage point for Prussian royalty in the park of Glienicke palace. Detail of the tower's lantern.
EditorialEquestrian statue of Friedrich Wilhelm of Prussia, the " Grosse Kurfuerst" (Great Elector), founder of Prussian absolutism (1620-1688). Around the base four prisoners. Bronze (1697).
EditorialThe Court of Honor of Charlottenburg Palace, in the centre the equestrian statue of Friedrich Wilhelm, " der Grosse Kurfuerst" by Andreas Schlueter around 1700.
EditorialManesse Codex (sheet 17r): Heinrich I Duke of Askanien and Prince von Anhalt (around 1170-1252), nephew of Heinrich III of Meißen. The Manesse Codex or Grosse Heidelberger Liederhandschrift (Heidelberg, University of Heidelberg Library, Cod....
EditorialLeo I (Leone I) the Great, Pope from 440 to 461. Vatican, St. Peter's basilica. Algardi Alessandro, 1602-1654. Pope Leo I the Great against Attila, king of the Huns. Relief from the altar of Leo I. RAFAEL SANZIO O RAFAEL DE URBINO. SAINT PAUL THE APOSTLE.