Baptismal Font 1937

Harry Mann Waddell’s 1937 watercolor, “Baptismal Font,” depicts a detailed, three-dimensional, circular, wooden baptismal font. The front is intricately carved with a heart, a cross, and floral motifs, while the back is a smooth, rounded lid. The artist uses a realistic style and a muted palette of browns and greens to accurately represent the font's worn, aged appearance. The artwork highlights the delicate craftsmanship and symbolic significance of the font in religious ceremonies.