Explore the symbolism behind The Starry Night, a work that reveals the mind of Van Gogh.
We have seen it in all formats: from the painting itself to T-shirts, sneakers, puzzles, computer cases, bags… The Starry Night is, without any doubt, one of the most significant works of Vincent van Gogh and art history in general.
If we stop to look at it in detail, we can imagine many things, but it is difficult to fully deduce what the Dutch artist wanted to convey through it. Starry Night is more than an impressionist masterpiece; it is a window into the tormented and passionate mind of one of the most influential artists in history.
Painted in 1889 while Van Gogh was an inmate at the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole asylum in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France, this painting captures the essence of his troubled existence and his connection to the cosmos.
The Stormy Sky: Emotions in Brushstrokes
A first glance at The Starry Night reveals a sky in eruption, full of swirls and spirals that radiate energy. The bold choice of colors, from deep blue to vibrant yellow, creates a celestial landscape that appears to be in constant motion. Van Gogh did not simply paint a starry sky; he painted the tumultuous emotional storm he was experiencing internally.
