Alma Baptizes in the Waters of Mormon

by Teichert, Minerva

Dated 1949-1951

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Alma Baptizes in the Waters of Mormon

by Teichert, Minerva

Scripture

Mosiah 18

Medium

Oil on masonite

Dimensions

35 7/8 x 48 in

Copyright

Brigham Young University Museum of Art, 1969. Used with permission.

Date

1949-1951

Citation

Minerva Teichert, Alma Baptizes in the Waters of Mormon, 1949-1951. The Book of Mormon Art Catalog, [URL].

References

Church Media Use:

Literature:

John W. Welch and Doris R. Dant, The Book of Mormon Paintings of Minerva Teichert (Salt Lake City, UT: Bookcraft, Inc., 1997).
Terryl L. Givens, People of Paradox: A History of Mormon Culture (New York, NY: Oxford University Press, Inc., 2007).
“Book of Mormon Times at a Glance, Chart 1: Ether and 1 Nephi through Mosiah”, Ensign January 2004.

Artist Information

Name: Teichert, Minerva

Location(s): United States

State or City: Wyoming

Gender: Female

Insights

Technique & Style

Figurative, Painting

Figures

Alma (father of Alma)

Symbols

forest, water

Additional Info

Current Location

Brigham Young University Museum of Art

Exhibition History:

“A Visual Testimony: Minerva Teichert’s Book of Mormon Paintings,” BYU Museum of Art, September 2016 – April 2017.
“From the Vault: Minerva Teichert’s Book of Mormon Paintings,” BYU Museum of Art Virtual Exhibition.

Church Name

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Alma Baptizes in the Waters of Mormon

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