Van Gogh And The Starry Night

In Van Gogh's childhood, he was born and raised in a religious Dutch Reformed Church family in southern Netherland. Affected by his family, Van Gogh was also a religious person, even had the experience as missionary when he was young. In the later year, he turned to God in hope of a resurrection from the torture of depression. Van Gogh continued the serving for God while painting at the same time. For these reasons, there are numerous underlying religious meanings dedicated to The Starry Night. One of the most significant elements is the church in the center of the village which can refer to Van Gogh's homeland, Netherland. Faith is what he considered important in his life, so he arranges the houses surround the church in the painting. Besides