Vincent van Gogh was a post-Impressionist painter from the Netherlands who is one of the most iconic and influential figures in the history of art.

He was renowned for his use of expressive brush strokes and heavy impasto to portray his emotional and spiritual states in his art. Van Gogh’s works included iconic images such as Starry Night, The Potato Eaters, and Sunflowers. He is also known for his tumultuous relationships with family and friends, as well as his mental illness and eventual suicide.