Young Captain Moroni
by Yocum, Lester
Dated 2004
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Young Captain Moroni
by Yocum, Lester
Scripture
Alma 46
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
36 x 40 in
Copyright
Lester Yocum. Used with permission.
Date
2004
Citation
Lester Yocum, Young Captain Moroni, 2004. 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
Insights
Technique & Style
Figurative, Painting
Figures
Moroni (Captain)
Symbols
armor, flag, helmet, leader, soldier, sword, Title of Liberty
Additional Info
Notes
Alternate Title: Prayer, Licensed in 2012 for use as album artwork for a Christian rock band. Artist Statement: "Portrait of a young man dressed as Captain Moroni. Chosen in his youth to lead his country’s armies, Moroni was valiant, faithful, determined, and true to God, his family, his country, and his religion. From the Book of Mormon, Alma 46: 11-21 and Alma 48:11-17."
Commissioned Status
Yes
Church Name
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints