Dark can also be beautiful, as in this evening scene by Vincent van Gogh. It is one of the centerpieces at the exhibition Van Gogh in Brabant at Het Noordbrabants Museum.
Vincent had a great love of nature from a young age, and the changing seasons fascinated him greatly. The backyard of the rectory where his parents lived became one of his favorite places.
The Van Gogh family lived here from 1882 to 1886, when mother moved to Breda. Vincent from December 1883 to May 1885. The parsonage was built in 1764 by the civil municipality, which was then obliged to provide housing for the reformed minister. Vincent van Gogh's father, Theodorus van Gogh, was pastor in the congregation.
Vincent had his first studio in Nuenen in the laundry room behind the rectory. Vincent painted both the front facade and the back facade once and drew once. From the garden towards the old tower, Vincent made several paintings and drawings.
Even today, the rectory is still a residence. Several times a year it is possible to visit Vincent's studio and garden. Please inquire at Van Gogh Village Museum, right across the street from this beautiful old building.
