Portret van Johann David Nicolai 1804

This 1804 engraving by Johann Gerard Huck depicts Johann David Nicolai, a prominent German preacher and theologian. Huck, who lived from 1759 to 1811, was known for his skill in portraiture. The engraving, measuring 342 mm in height and 230 mm in width, captures Nicolai’s distinguished bearing and features, highlighting his intellectual and religious prominence. The detail of his clothing and the inscription below suggest Nicolai's role as a prominent figure in the German church.