Peeking inside 'The potato eaters' Van Vincent van Gogh and a touch of our own. by Nederlands Erfgoed

About "Peeking inside 'The potato eaters' Van Vincent van Gogh and a touch of our own."

by Nederlands Erfgoed

About the artwork

Peeking inside 'Potato eaters'.

You all know Vincent van Gogh's painting of 'The Potato Eaters'! Now almost 175(!) years later, we at Dutch Heritage have added a new perspective to it. The potato eaters through the view of a passer-by! This way, you really imagine yourself outside at the farm of these hard-working farmers. And look inside at these hard-working people that Van Gogh captured in 1853! Now it's another unique painting that no one has on their wall yet!

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In the rustic Brabant village of Zundert on a balmy summer night in 1853, a soul was born who would enrich the world with his unique vision of the beauty of life. This soul was given the name Vincent van Gogh. From an early age, his heart was captured by the splendour of nature and the simplicity of peasant life.

One day, while clouds hung heavily over the Brabant countryside, Vincent sat in his studio. His thoughts were captured by the image of the workers he had seen so often, simple people who earned their living through hard work in the fields. He felt a deep connection with them and wanted to capture their lives on canvas, raw and honest as they were.

Thus Vincent began his masterpiece: 'The Potato Eaters'. With powerful strokes and deep colours, he brought the scene to life. Five figures sat around a simple table, lit by the soft glow of an oil lamp. Their faces, scarred by life, radiated a sense of sincerity. They shared a simple meal of potatoes, peeled and eaten with rough hands. It was a scene of humility, but also of dignity and connection.