Why did Vincent van Gogh commit suicide?

After his admission to the institution in Saint-Rémy, Vincent often mentions death in his letters. His ambition and faith in his own health gradually also starts to wane. Vincent is petrified that the attacks he suffered will return. Conversely, his brother is bursting with ambition. read more

The death of Vincent van Gogh, the Dutch post-Impressionist painter, occurred in the early morning of 29 July 1890, in his room at the Auberge Ravoux in the village of Auvers-sur-Oise in northern France. Van Gogh was shot in the stomach, either by himself or by others, and died two days later. read more

Vincent Van Gogh's 'The Fields (Wheat Fields)' ( AP ) The mystery surrounding Vincent van Gogh’s death has taken another twist after two experts disputed a recent biography that suggested he did not commit suicide but instead was killed by an acquaintance. read more

Ben Malowski asks why Van Gogh committed suicide. We can only speculate about the answer to this question. To offer you even more information about the museum and Vincent van Gogh, and serve you better, we use cookies. read more