In 1862/63, at the suggestion of Vincent van Gogh's father, the Dutch Reformed Congregation of Zundert purchased an old cottage next to the Protestant church and refurbished it into a sexton's residence. Now it is a guest studio for artists participating in the residency program of the Van GoghHuis. In front of this house is a pear tree.
Van Gogh and the pear tree
Pear trees, with their graceful blossoms and rich fruit, were a symbol of fertility and growth for Van Gogh. He often captured the blossoming pear trees in his drawings and paintings, emphasizing the changing of the seasons and the natural cycle of growth and decay.
