Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890) is one of the most famous artists in the history of Western art. Read Van Gogh's biography, discover the stories about his life and work, and explore his paintings, drawings and letters in the museum's collection.
Vincent van Gogh’s Life and Work
Vincent’s Life
A brief introduction to Vincent van Gogh’s eventful life
Stories about Vincent
Read the stories about significant aspects of the life and work of Vincent van Gogh
Collection Highlights
The Van Gogh paintings you won’t want to miss during your visit
The Letters
Delve into Vincent van Gogh's letters and be captivated by his words. Highlight and share the quotes that inspire you the most
Flowers and blossoms
Explore Van Gogh's flower and blossom paintings
Self-Portraits
Vincent often painted himself when he couldn’t afford to pay models. Explore his self-portraits
Landscapes
Explore Van Gogh's landscape paintings and drawings
All paintings
Explore all paintings by Vincent van Gogh in our collection
All drawings
Drawing gave Vincent the chance to practice and improve his artistic skills. Explore his drawings
Route Van Gogh Europe
Follow Van Gogh through Europe and discover the places where Vincent lived and worked
Van Gogh inspires
More than 125 years after his death, Vincent van Gogh is still inspiring the next generation of artists
vincent's birthday
How did Vincent celebrate his own birthday? Did he receive any presents?