Walking through the Scottish National Gallery I was drawn to the strong brushwork and vibrant colors of the Olive Trees painting by Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh Many historians believe the work was inspired by Jesus rsquo experience in the garden of Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives What especially caught my eye were the small red splotches of paint among the ancient olive trees Known as the Mount of Olives because of all the olive trees located on the mountainside Jesus went there to pray on the night that He predicted His disciple Judas would betray Him Jesus was
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