Tag Archives: Andrew Knaupp
Brothers at Carthage Jail
Last year I discovered what—in my opinion—is the best painting of Joseph Smith’s Martyrdom. “Against the Christian Door” a painting by Andrew Knaupp, is set in the upstairs bedroom of … Continue reading
Joseph Smith Sacrificed His Life For His Friends
Concerning Joseph Smith’s martyrdom, I once believed that the Prophet accidentally fell out of the window at Carthage Jail. But after a personal interview with artist and researcher Andrew Knaupp, … Continue reading
Joseph Smith Used a Gun at Carthage Jail
Was Joseph Smith really a martyr if he used a gun at Carthage Jail? Critics of the Church often claim that Joseph Smith was a coward because he defended his … Continue reading
The Death of the Patriarch Hyrum Smith
In June of 1844, as the events at Carthage Jail drew closer and as premonitions of his own martyrdom became ever more prevalent, the Prophet Joseph Smith turned to his … Continue reading
Joseph Smith’s “Windows” at Liberty Jail
I recently finished this video of a remarkable painting by Andrew Knaupp depicting Joseph Smith’s “windows” at Liberty Jail. Watch the video to learn more! One of the things that … Continue reading
