Van Gogh was a Dutch painter who made about 900 paintings in 10 years. He only sold one painting while alive. Today his paintings sell for millions.
He cut off part of his own ear. He spent time in a mental hospital. He died from a gunshot wound at age 37.
His brother Theo supported him financially. They wrote many letters to each other. After Vincent died, Theo got sick and died 6 months later.