30 March 1853: Vincent van Gogh was born in Zundert. He enjoyed a privileged childhood in the village parsonage.Vincent grew up the son of the minister who preached in this church. Initially he planned to follow in his father’s footsteps. But after a failed career as an evangelist in the Belgian mining area of the Borinage, he moved away from the conventional church and his belief became more individual.
Vincent grew up as the son of minister Theodorus van Gogh.
The reformed churchThe grave of Vincent's older brother who was stillborn can still be seen.
GraveOn march 30 1853, Vincent was born in Zundert.
Birtheplace of Vincent van GoghVincent's sister Lies wrote memoires of there childhood.
Memoirs of childhoodHerinnering aan Brabant Vincent van Gogh (1853 - 1890), Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, maart-april 1890 Olieverf op doek op paneel, 29.4 cm x 36.5 cm Van Gogh Museum
© Reminiscence of Brabant, Vincent van Gogh (1853 - 1890), Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, March-April 1890, Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam (Vincent van Gogh Foundation)Brabant is a must-visit destination for anyone with an interest in Vincent's life and work. Discover the whole story of his life in Brabant.
