Van Gogh never painted a single tulip in his life
Did you know that Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) never painted a single tulip in his life, but still there's a tulip named after the...
Van Gogh’s fascination with nature
Did you know that although Vincent van Gogh had an extraordinary fascination with nature and painted vineyards, cornfields, olive trees and poppies but he...
Vincent van Gogh’s personal favorites
Did you know that 'The Bedroom' was one of Vincent van Gogh's personal favorites among 'The Potato Eaters' and 'Sunflowers'?
Vincent van Gogh
Did you know that Vincent van Gogh made approximately 860 paintings in his life?
Dutch classic paintings on the shelves
Did you know that dairy brand Friesche Vlag adorned their cartons of coffee creamer with Dutch classic paintings? From left to right: Children of the Sea...
206 paintings by Van Gogh in Amsterdam
Did you know that you can see 206 paintings by Vincent van Gogh in Amsterdam?Click below to book your instant e-ticket to skip the...
Vincent van Gogh refused to paint windmill
Did you know that Vincent van Gogh made as many as seven sketches of the Roosdonck windmill (built in 1884) in Nuenen while he...
Rediscovery of early work by Van Gogh
Did you know that a Dutch art dealer could not believe his luck when he rediscovered an early work by Vincent van Gogh? Van...
Van Gogh House in Drenthe
On 11 September 1883 Vincent van Gogh takes a train from The Hague to Drenthe. His brother Theo sent him money for the train...
Van Gogh’s language skills
Did you know that painter Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) not only spoke Dutch but also taught himself French and English?