Samuel the Lamanite
by Yocum, Lester
Dated 2012
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Samuel the Lamanite
by Yocum, Lester
Scripture
Helaman 16
Medium
Oil on hardboard
Dimensions
16 x 20 in
Copyright
Lester Yocum. Used with permission.
Date
2012
Citation
Lester Yocum, Samuel the Lamanite, 2012. The Book of Mormon Art Catalog, [URL].
Artist Information
Name: Yocum, Lester
Location(s): United States
State or City: Utah
Gender: Male
Website: https://lesteryocum.com
Instagram: @lesteryocum
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Technique & Style
Figurative, Painting
Figures
Samuel the Lamanite
Symbols
arrow, building, wall
Additional Info
Notes
Licensed in 2012 for use as album artwork for a Christian rock band, donated to charity, licensed by a church for worldwide use in 2024. Artist Statement: "A powerful Lamanite prophet during a period of great Nephite wickedness, Samuel risked his life to warn the nation of the consequences of their choices. Taking refuge on the capitol city’s wall, Samuel was miraculously protected from assault so that he could deliver his message. His actions became the pivot point on which the lives of an entire people turned. My goal with this painting was to highlight Samuel’s faith and the terrible risk he accepted to carry out God’s will. From the Book of Mormon, Helaman 16:1-8."