Rural Van Gogh
Vincent’s love affair with the Dutch countryside
Vincent van Gogh and the Netherlands are inextricably linked. He is an icon of Dutch culture. In the 19th century, the world-renowned artist drew his inspiration from the beautiful landscapes in provinces such as Drenthe and Brabant. His famous works make you realise how extraordinary and diverse our country is. Many of these places remain practically untouched by time, which means that Van Gogh’s legacy is still reflected in the Dutch countryside.
Van Gogh’s cultural heritage
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Van Gogh and the Dutch landscape
What locations inspired one of the greatest painters of all time, Vincent van Gogh? And why?
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Love for the countryside
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Van Gogh Huis Drenthe
The Van Gogh Huis in Nieuw Amsterdam takes you along Vincent Van Gogh's inner struggle and doubt that he felt during his stay in the province of Drenthe.
![Van Gogh Kerk Etten-Leur Van Gogh Kerk Etten-Leur](/upload_mm/b/4/8/78006_fullimage_van%20gogh%20wand%20-%20etten-leur%20%C2%A9%20pierre%20van%20damme_1150x663.jpg)
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The Van Gogh Church in Etten-Leur
Visit the Van Gogh Church in Etten-Leur and learn more about Vincent van Gogh’s early career.
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Traveling with Vincent
Thanks to a special exhibition at the Drents Museum, you will learn and experience everything about Vincent Van Gogh's work during his stay in Drenthe.
Shaped by Brabant and Drenthe
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![Van Gogh Brabant arbour and row of trees Van Gogh Brabant arbour and row of trees](/upload_mm/9/3/b/82322_fullimage_van%20gogh%20brabant%20prieel%20en%20bomenrij%20%C2%A9%20ernst%20wagensveld.jpg)
Landscape as inspiration
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![Van Gogh Drenthe walking on a forest path Van Gogh Drenthe walking on a forest path](/upload_mm/c/6/c/82331_fullimage_van%20gogh%20drenthe%20lopend%20op%20een%20bospad%20%C2%A9%20ernst%20wagensveld_840x484.jpg)
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![Van Gogh Brabant Opwetten water mill Nuenen Van Gogh Brabant Opwetten water mill Nuenen](/upload_mm/9/9/b/82316_fullimage_van%20gogh%20brabant%20opwettense%20watermolen%202%20%C2%A9%20ernst%20wagensveld_840x484.jpg)
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![Van Gogh Drenthe characteristic landscape with heath and forest Van Gogh Drenthe characteristic landscape with heath and forest](/upload_mm/9/c/0/82351_fullimage_van%20gogh%20drenthe%20heide%20en%20bos%20%C2%A9%20sjoerd%20brack%C3%A9%20%26%20cuno%20de%20bruin%20via%20marketing%20drenthe_840x484.jpg)
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![Van Gogh path is made of thousands twinkling stones inspired by Vincent Van Gogh 'Starry Night' Van Gogh path is made of thousands twinkling stones inspired by Vincent Van Gogh 'Starry Night'](/upload_mm/a/5/9/44968_fullimage_van%20gogh%20brabant%20fietspad%20%27s-hertogenbosch%20%C2%A9%20studio%20roosegaarde_840x484.jpg)
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![Van Gogh Starry Night Van Gogh Starry Night](/upload_mm/d/7/9/81238_fullimage_van%20gogh%20starry%20night%20detail%20%C2%A9%20roselavy%20via%20shutterstock_840x484.jpg)
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![Van Gogh Drenthe walking along plank path Van Gogh Drenthe walking along plank path](/upload_mm/c/7/d/82356_fullimage_van%20gogh%20drenthe%20lopend%20over%20vlonderpad%20%C2%A9%20ernst%20wagensveld_840x484.jpg)
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Practically untouched by time
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In the footsteps of Van Gogh
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Cycling with Van Gogh
There are three themed cycle routes that introduce you to the primeval landscape in Drenthe that Vincent van Gogh loved so much.
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The Van Gogh-Roosegaarde cycle path
Discover the twinkling cycle path inspired by Van Gogh’s Starry Night.
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