Vincent van Gogh was born and raised in North Brabant, where he spent most of his life. The region shaped him as both a person and an artist, inspiring his love for the Brabant landscape and its simple people. In Nuenen, he painted poor locals and created his first masterpiece, The Potato Eaters. This tour follows his footsteps, visiting Nuenen, the North Brabant Museum, and the Van Gogh Church in Etten-Leur. The museum showcases his Brabant-period works, highlighting themes like rural life and still life, while the church tells the story of a pivotal moment in his career.
NS Central Station, Breda
At least 10 minutes before departure!
Vincent van Gogh was born and raised in the province of North Brabant. This is where he lived most of his life. This is the region where he was formed, as a person and as an artist. He has always longed for the Brabant landscape and the simple Brabant people.
In and around Nuenen, he painted the poor locals and created his first masterpiece, ‘The Potato Eaters’. He also painted the little church, landscape and water mills there. He fell hopelessly in love with his neighbour’s girl and had many problems with his father.
On this tour, you will follow Vincent van Gogh’s footsteps. In the morning you will visit Nuenen, Lunch is also served in this area. The North Brabant Museum is the only museum in the southern Netherlands to offer original works of art by Van Gogh. A nice overview with well-known Brabant paintings like the Collse watermill, Spitting peasant woman, Still life with bottles and shell, The garden of the presbytery in Nuenen and Head of a woman. We highlight his development as a painter and literally immerse you in the main themes of his Brabant period: the rural environment, peasant life and still life.
You will also visit the Dutch Reformed Church in Etten Leur where Vincent’s father was pastor (1875- 1882). Today, the building is used as the Van Gogh Church, a presentation space of the Vincent van Gogh Etten-Leur Foundation. The church colourfully tells the story of a turning point in Vincent’s life.
This tour is for members of the Kenes Group only (visitors of the World Leisure Congress Breda). The minimum number of participants for this VINCENT VAN GOGH’S ORIGIN STORY tour is 20 people. For less then 20 participants we are entitled to cancel the tour. You can book this tour until the 10th of August.
