Warner Sallman

Warner Elias Sallman (April 30, 1892 – May 25, 1968) was an American painter from Chicago best known for his works of Christian religious imagery.

[5] There he became a protégé of Walter Marshall Cluett, a newspaper illustrator noted for his work during the Spanish–American War.

A vast collection of his original works, including Head of Christ, is owned by Anderson University.

The painting was done in one of the large meeting rooms on the campus of North Park College (now University) in Chicago and shipped in two large rolls to Iron Mountain, where it was installed by the men of the church on the wall above the choir loft.

Sallman came to Iron Mountain to put finishing touches on the painting and attend the dedication at First Covenant Church in May, 1952.