10 Surprising Facts About Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890), a master of Post-Impressionism, is renowned for works like The Starry Night. Despite his struggles with depression and psychosis, his art continues to inspire. A slideshow by Art & Object reveals lesser-known aspects of his life, including his deep fascination with sacred art and his vision for a modernized version of it. One example is his painting 'The Good Samaritan' (1890), held at the Kröller-Müller Museum in Otterlo, Netherlands. The feature also touches on his passion for religion and other familial facts, offering a fresh perspective on the artist's complex character.
Key facts
- Vincent van Gogh lived from 1853 to 1890.
- He is considered a master of Post-Impressionism.
- He struggled with depression and psychosis.
- The Starry Night is one of his most famous paintings.
- Van Gogh had a fascination with sacred art.
- He painted 'The Good Samaritan' in 1890.
- The painting is in the Kröller-Müller Museum in Otterlo, Netherlands.
- The slideshow presents ten surprising facts about van Gogh.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Kröller-Müller Museum
- Art & Object
Locations
- Otterlo
- Netherlands