References
Literature:
Esther Hi’ilani Candari, ed., ARTBook: D&C and Church History, volume 1 (BCC Press, 2025).
Joseph Protecting the Plates
by Jorge Cocco Santángelo
Dated 2023
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Joseph Protecting the Plates
by Jorge Cocco Santángelo
Scripture
Joseph Smith–History 1
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
24 x 36 in
Copyright
Jorge Cocco. Used with permission.
Date
2023
Citation
Jorge Cocco Santángelo, Joseph Protecting the Plates, 2023. The Book of Mormon Art Catalog, [URL].
Artist Information
Name: Cocco, Jorge
Location(s): Argentina, United States
State or City: Buenos Aires, Texas
Gender: Male
Website: https://jorgecocco.com
Instagram: @sacrocubism
Email: art@jorgecocco.com
Insights
Technique & Style
Abstract, Painting
Figures
Joseph Smith, Moroni (son of Mormon) as angel
Symbols
gold plates, rock, tree
Additional Info
Church Name
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints