Vincent van Gogh

The Starry Night is one of Vincent van Gogh's most famous paintings, created during his time at the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole asylum in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France. The painting depicts a dreamy night sky filled with swirling stars, a glowing moon, and a small town below. The sky is painted with bold, swirling strokes, creating a dynamic and emotional sense of movement. In the foreground, there is a large cypress tree reaching up towards the sky, and the village beneath is tranquil, creating a contrast between the turbulent sky and the calm earth below. This juxtaposition symbolizes van Gogh's inner struggles and his connection to nature, which he often expressed through his work.