Vincent van Gogh, a post-impressionist master, expressed profound emotions through vibrant and bold brushstrokes. Influenced by the Japanese ukiyo-e prints and the French countryside, he captured nature's beauty and humanity's struggles. Motivated by a tumultuous inner life, van Gogh's iconic works like "Starry Night" and "Sunflowers" reveal a unique blend of passion, despair, and transcendent beauty, leaving an enduring legacy in the art world.