Behold (statue) facts for kids
Behold (2020)
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| Coordinates | 33°45′20″N 84°22′26″W / 33.755647°N 84.373885°W |
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| Location | Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Designer | Patrick Morelli |
The Behold statue is a powerful artwork created by sculptor Patrick Morelli. It was officially dedicated in 1990 by Coretta Scott King. You can find this important statue in front of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. It's part of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, a place that honors the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The Behold Statue's Story
The Behold statue was dedicated on January 11, 1990. Coretta Scott King, the wife of the famous civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., led the dedication ceremony.
The statue was a gift to The King Center. This center works to continue Dr. King's dream of peace and equality. At first, The King Center wasn't sure about the statue's artistic style.
What Does Behold Show?
The Behold statue is located in a small park. This park is very close to the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church. The statue is inspired by an old African tradition. This tradition involves lifting a newborn baby towards the sky.
The statue shows a figure, like the character Kunta Kinte from a famous story. This figure is lifting a newborn baby up to the sky. Many people enjoy taking photos of this special statue.
Materials and Message
The Behold statue is made from bronze, a strong metal. It stands on a base made of granite stone. On this stone base, there is an important message carved.
The message says:
DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. FOR HIS MORAL COURAGE AND NOBILITY OF SPIRIT
This message honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It celebrates his bravery and his noble spirit.
