Name/Title
Count Nikolaus Ludwig von ZinzendorfEntry/Object ID
0736a-bDescription
Portrait of Count Nikolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf (1700-1760).
Zinzendorf was a Lutheran minister, German religious and social reformer, bishop of the Moravian Church, Christian mission pioneer, and a major figure of 18th century Protestantism. His faith developed as part of the Pietist movement, which emphasized a true religion of the heart over confessional allegiance to any church. Zinzendorf devoted his life to uniting Christianity as a whole.
Zinzendorf is depicted in a blue coat, white neck tie, and black head covering. His hand is raised, fingers extended to this breast.Acquisition
Accession
736 a&bSource or Donor
Nazareth HallAcquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Artist
John Valentine HaidtDate made
circa 1755Conservation
Treatment
Date(s)
1955Conservator
Jeannette W. LaceyNotes
Restored in memory of Robert G. Wunderly & Hannah Schlabach WunderlyProvenance
Notes
Nazareth Hall, November 17, 1858Interpretative Labels
Label Type
Object LabelLabel
Count Zinzendorf (1700-1760) was a Lutheran minister, German religious and social reformer, bishop of the Moravian Church, Christian mission pioneer, and a major figure of 18th century Protestantism. His faith developed as part of the Pietist movement, which emphasized a true religion of the heart over confessional allegiance to any church. Zinzendorf devoted his life to uniting Christianity as a whole.General Notes
Note
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