Vincent Willem van Gogh was a Dutch painter, and one of the greatest of the Post-Impressionists. He only started painting at the age of 27, after failing in many other careers such as art dealing and school teaching. During his 10 years as an artist, he created about 2,100 artworks, from which 860 are oil paintings. Unfortunately, Vincent fought with depression throughout his life and he lived in poverty, as he only sold one painting during his lifetime (“Red Vineyard at Arles”). Eventually, he committed suicide at the age of 37. “Starry Night” and his self-portrait are among the most popular works of Van Gogh. Today, he is considered one of the most famous and influential figures in Western art history.