Frederick William himself had little use for painting and art for its own sake; he was far more interested in soldiers, soldiering, and building the army. He did, however, appoint Pesne as director of the Prussian Academy of Arts in 1732. At that point, Pesne became famous for his portraits of the Prussian royal family and their households.
Frederick William, who was not a big fan of art for its own sake, preferred to focus on military matters and building an army. However, he appointed Pesne as director of the Prussian Academy of Arts in 1732. This led to Pesne becoming famous for his portraits of the Prussian royal family and their household members.