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Religious Bigotry in the Kingdom of the Netherlands

February 25, 2022

The birth of the European Reformation led to the subsequent birth of a great seafaring nation called ‘The Seven Provinces of Holland’. However, there were significant divisions between the people of north and south. […]

Image of old buildings in a green environment in Tilburg, Netherlands, where Vincent van Gogh attented his so-called high school
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Vincent van Gogh’s School Life

February 22, 2022

Vincent van Gogh was the eldest child and was thus a bit spoiled. He changed schools during his childhood, but left his education suddenly, leaving schooling with nothing else to do. […]

Self-Portrait of Van Gogh as a Painter
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How Vincent van Gogh Ended Up Painting

February 22, 2022

After losing his job at Goupil, Vincent decided to become a missionary. However, he was not successful. He then took to drawing people and views, and it seemed he had finally found his calling. […]

Vincent van Gogh's Girl in White in the Woods painting
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Vincent van Gogh’s Early Days of Painting

February 22, 2022

Vincent van Gogh became an apprentice of his cousin-in-law who taught him the essentials of painting. He explored the possibilities of oils and other techniques to depict the subtle tones of nature. […]