Terrace at Night (1888)

Vincent Willem van Gogh, born on March 30, 1853, in Zundert, Netherlands, is one of the most influential figures in the history of Western art. He decided to become an artist at the age of 27, a decision that would change his life and art history forever. Despite struggling with mental illness and remaining virtually unknown throughout his life, Van Gogh created approximately 2100 artworks, including around 860 oil paintings, in just over a decade. His work, notable for its beauty, emotion, and color, highly influenced 20th-century art. Today, Van Gogh is hailed as one of the greatest artists in human history, with his works housed in prestigious museums worldwide, including the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam.