This is the cover of this month’s Ensign, a publication of articles put out by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
I was lucky enough to see this painting in person when it was on display at the 8th International Art Competition put on by the Museum of Church History and Art in Salt Lake City.
It’s gorgeous on a magazine cover or on the internet, but even more so in person. (Isn’t that always the case?)
Entitled Flight, it depicts the story of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus’ flight into Egypt. I love it for the innocent face of the boy Jesus and for the determined and steady face of Joseph. And, oh, those billowing robes! Aren’t they stunning?
You can visit the blog of the artist, Rose Datoc Dall, here. Take a minute to click on the images on the site’s sidebar. She has links to her images of Mary, Joseph and Christ series, interior landscape series, Adam and Eve series and more. I especially love the painting of Adam and Eve, which you can find in the link to her paintings and in the Adam and Eve series link.
{ 4 comments… read them below or add one }
oh my i love that
Thank you for posting this! It is a beautiful picture. I remember going to Park City with you and your mom a few years back and seeing the paintings through your eyes made them all come to life.
Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
I remember the painting being taller than I am. It was stunning. Thank you for bringing it to our attention this time of year.
I would love to see this in person! It is stunning.