Olive Trees | Vincent van Gogh | 1889 Mark Rothko "Victoria Mortis" by Owe Zerge

"Victoria Mortis" by Owe Zerge

The juxtaposition of their respective lifestyles and philosophies is palpable

suggesting a heavenly realm of eternal peace and divine beauty

The left panel portrays the Garden of Eden

creating a sense of mystery and awe

Olive Trees | Vincent van Gogh | 1889 Mark Rothko "Victoria Mortis" by Owe ZergeAbout the artwork: Van Gogh's Olive Trees series, painted in 1889 during his time at the asylum in Saint Rmy de Provence, reflects the artist's deep spiritual connection with nature. The olive trees, their twisted, sinewy trunks and dynamic foliage, seem almost alive, embodying both the vitality and turbulence of the natural world. Van Goghs expressive brushwork and bold, rhythmic patterns capture the movement of light and shadow across the Provenal