Van Gogh produced over 2,100 works in a decade of furious creativity, selling only one painting in his lifetime. His turbulent brushwork, vivid colour, and emotional intensity — culminating in works like The Starry Night and Sunflowers — made him the archetype of the misunderstood genius. His influence on Expressionism and modern art is incalculable.

• Nationality: NL
• Roles: painter