Facing a transition moment so profoundly difficult that Luke’s gospel account says Jesus’ “sweat became, as it were, great drops of blood falling on the ground.” An angel appears to strengthen him as he asks for the cup to be removed from him.
This painting depicts the scene of his struggle in the Garden of Gethsemane at the Mount of Olives. In the dark section on the left are Jesus’ disciples whom he told to pray but have instead all fallen asleep. (Luke 22:39-46)
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Miriam McClung is an artist from Birmingham, Alabama, and has been creating works of art in oils, pastels, ink, charcoal, pencil and everything in between for over 70 years. You can follow her on her Instagram account @miriammcclungart.