In this episode, we explore the tragic life and vibrant legacy of Vincent van Gogh, a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who is now considered one of the most influential figures in Western art history. Despite creating approximately 2,100 artworks in just over a decade, Van Gogh sold only one painting during his lifetime and died believing he was a failure.

Join us as we examine:

• A Late Start: How Van Gogh failed as an art dealer and missionary before turning to painting at age 27, supported financially and emotionally by his brother, Theo.

• The Evolution of Style: His artistic journey from the somber, earth-toned "peasant character studies" of The Potato Eaters to the bright, expressive colors he adopted in Paris and Arles.

• The Yellow House & The Ear: His ...