Behold Thy Mother
Synopsis
As Jesus Christ was in the very act of the Atonement, he said to his apostle John, “Behold thy mother” (John 19:27). This command is one for us to take to heart too. As President Jeffrey R. Holland reminds us, “No love in mortality comes closer to approximating the pure love of Jesus Christ than the selfless love a devoted mother has for her child.” In this short booklet, President Holland invites us to consider the ways in which our mothers are types of Christ and reflect on the eternal power and significance of a mother’s love.
Deliverables
Primary booklet cover (print)
Back cover layout
Design Approach
To convey elegance and femininity fitting for a Mother’s Day release, I selected a classical painting of Mary and the infant Christ. Soft framing elements and gentle color accents were added to enhance the artwork without overpowering it, creating a peaceful, reverent presentation.
Key Design Features
Classical painting focal point
Light, subtle framing elements
Refined, feminine typography and palette
Behold Thy Mother available now.
Cover art © Jennah Larsen
Book Design © Deseret Book Company
Art Direction: Garth Bruner