![Adolph Menzel - Flute Concert with Frederick the Great in Sanssouci [1850-52]](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7686/16591734903_7540018f15_o.jpg)
Frederick the Great wanted to cultivate plums, figs and wine on Potsdam’s doorstep. In 1744, he had a terraced garden designed in Sanssouci Park for this reason. But, due to the exceptionally beautiful view, the idea crossed the king’s mind of a large summer residence above the terraces just a year later. In addition, the New Palace and the picture gallery were constructed in subsequent years, while the slopes of the castle were used as flower and vegetable gardens. Today, you will also find Frederick II’s tomb on the castle hill
[Alte und Neue Nationalgalerie, Berlin - Oil on canvas, 142 x 205 cm]