Straight and True by Rose Datoc Dall Temple_Portland Oregon Temple and of the Father’s infinite

and of the Father’s infinite love for the world in giving us the gift of His Son

She has early memories of painting with her father

(Matthew 16:27) The greatest degree of glory- the glory of the sun- is represented by the top tier with God the Father and His Son

Joseph and Jesus are sharing a father-son moment while in the carpentry shop

This painting encapsulates in a simple composition much of the things I love: history

Straight and True by Rose Datoc Dall Temple_Portland Oregon Temple and of the Father’s infiniteAbout this Image: In this piece, Joseph and Jesus are sharing a father son moment while in the carpentry shop. Jesus is learning the trade of His father. While shaving a plank of wood with a wood plane, both figures are checking for straightness and trueness. True craftsmanship in woodworking demands exactness: angles and measurements must be precise or the pieces will have to be re cut or corrected. The principle of being straight and true is a