Dood van Ulrich Zwingli 1725

This is a silver medal of Ulrich Zwingli, made by Jean Dassier in the 18th century. Zwingli, a central figure in the Swiss Reformation, died in 1531 during the Second War of Kappel. The medal encapsulates a tumultuous period marked by religious and political upheaval. It represents Zwingli, a man of faith and conviction, who challenged the established religious norms of his time. His reformist ideas, advocating for a return to the fundamentals of Christianity, ignited profound change but also led to conflict. Consider what it meant to challenge established religious authority in the 16th century, when individual beliefs were often dictated by powerful institutions. Zwingli’s story encourages us to reflect on our own beliefs and the courage it takes to stand up for them. The medal serves as a poignant reminder of the intricate relationship between belief, identity, and historical narrative.